Global Senior Manager, Maintenance Engineering

Bridgestone Americas; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Career development

CSR activities

Global environment

Work-life balance

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Manager of Repair & Maintenance Engineering in Des Moines. The role focuses on planning and implementing maintenance programs to optimize facility availability and productivity.

It requires directing a department with multiple teams and influencing executive leadership on strategic choices. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in maintenance engineering or manufacturing, plus demonstrated leadership and collaboration with internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience including 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience including 4–5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in maintenance engineering or manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and ensures adoption of short to mid-term strategy and execution for the department’s operational direction.
• Oversees continuous improvement and automation implementation activities.
• Liaises with production staff to coordinate repair work, safety inspections and equipment supply with production schedules.
• Plans and coordinates maintenance engineering work, including review of mechanical and electrical specifications.
• Performs engineering review of proposed new equipment designs for reliability and maintainability.
• Participates in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Influences, coaches and develops direct reports and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience

Master’s degree with 6+ years experience

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Manager of Repair & Maintenance Engineering in Des Moines. The role focuses on planning and implementing maintenance programs to optimize facility availability and productivity.

It requires directing a department with multiple teams and influencing executive leadership on strategic choices. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in maintenance engineering or manufacturing, plus demonstrated leadership and collaboration with internal and