Area Maintenance Manager

Volvo Group; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Volvo Group University

Job summary

Volvo Group in Dublin, Virginia seeks an Area Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance organization, drive safety and reliability, and partner with cross‑functional teams to support both daily operations and long‑term objectives.

The role emphasizes developing talent, implementing the Volvo Production System, and balancing immediate needs with mid‑ and long‑term priorities. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of manufacturing management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance organization to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and KPI targets.
• Develop and coach Maintenance team members and build capability.
• Drive VPS implementation and standardized ways of working.
• Ensure maintenance strategies support reliability and uptime.
• Partner with cross-functional functions to meet plant objectives.
• Oversee maintenance projects, investments, and equipment improvements.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning within Maintenance.
• Establish a long-term maintenance roadmap aligned with plant strategy.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

As an Area Maintenance Manager, you will play an essential role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our manufacturing facility in Dublin, Virginia. You will lead and develop the Maintenance organization within your assigned area, partnering closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to support both day-to-day operations and long-term business objectives.

Main activities and responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance organization to achieve established safety, quality, delivery, cost, and performance KPIs, including activities related to Autonomous and Professional Maintenance.
• Lead, develop, coach, and engage Maintenance team members to build capability, strengthen accountability, and continuously improve performance.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the Volvo Production System (VPS), including standardized ways of working, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and employee involvement.
• Ensure effective maintenance strategies and practices are in place to support equipment reliability, uptime, and operational performance.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other functions to identify opportunities, resolve issues, and achieve plant objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for maintenance projects, investments, equipment improvements, renovations, and other initiatives supporting current and future business needs.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building within the Maintenance function.
• Establish and maintain a long-term maintenance roadmap, balancing immediate operational needs with mid- and long-term priorities.
• Ensure alignment and execution of plant strategy and policy deployment through all levels of the organization.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and respect.
• Build strong relationships with employees, leaders, internal partners, and other stakeholders to create an environment of trust and shared ownership.
• Monitor trends and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and make informed decisions that support business and operational goals.

Who are you?

We are seeking a goal-oriented leader with a strong drive to deliver results and a passion for developing people, processes, and organizations. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who thrives in a cross-functional environment and is skilled at building networks, fostering collaboration, and creating trusting relationships.

You believe in building a knowledge-based organization where strong teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee engagement are the foundation for success.

You share our belief that the Volvo Production System (VPS), together with our Volvo Group Values — Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, and Performance — provides the foundation for continued success in a rapidly evolving industry.

As a leader, you demonstrate strong capability across the Volvo Group Leadership Competencies and serve as an inspiring, inclusive, and engaged leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Five (5) years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
• OR a minimum of eight (8) years of combined education and supervisory/management experience.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $128,265.00 - $158,445.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as,, well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.