Maintenance Manager

Dematic; Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic in Mexico seeks a Maintenance Leader to direct all maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role emphasizes hands-on PLC, hydraulic, and tube cutting expertise, plus a coaching leadership style to drive safety, reliability, and uptime in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead PM and corrective maintenance, manage spares, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Safety to improve OEE and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial or related).
• 5+ years in maintenance leadership within manufacturing.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead PM and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, hydraulic, and mechanical issues.
• Oversee tube cutting equipment, CNC machinery, and automated systems.
• Develop and improve maintenance standards and work instructions.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budget.

Skills

PLC systems

Tube cutting equipment

Hydraulic systems

Preventive Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Hands-on technical expertise

Coaching leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Maintenance Leader is responsible for leading all maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise in PLC systems, tube cutting equipment, hydraulic systems, and both Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, combined with a coaching leadership style, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We offer:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC-related issues.
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of tube cutting equipment, CNC machinery, and automated systems.
• Develop and continuously improve maintenance standards, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs.

Controls & Automation

• Provide advanced technical support for PLC systems (programming, troubleshooting, and optimization).
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve automation, cycle times, and equipment performance.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists.
• Promote a coaching mentality, encouraging problem-solving, technical growth, and accountability.
• Foster strong teamwork and collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Set clear expectations and respond with urgency to equipment breakdowns and operational issues.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, and downtime reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• PLC systems (troubleshooting and programming)
• Tube cutting equipment
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams in high-volume or automated manufacturing operations.
• Fully bilingual (English & Spanish) – written and verbal.

Key Competencies & Skills

• High sense of urgency and ownership mindset.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Coaching and people-development orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.