Maintenance Manager

Axalta; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Maintenance Manager at our Mt. Clemens, MI facility.

You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, planners, and contractors, working with Engineering, Operations, EH&S and Quality to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role emphasizes preventive/predictive maintenance, reliability improvements, and capital project support, with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance in a chemical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance planning and scheduling, safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations at the Mt. Clemens plant.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Maintenance planning

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

CMMS

Job description

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Manager to join us at our facility in Mt Clemens, MI.

Company Overview:

Axalta Coating Systems is a global leader in coatings solutions with more than 13,000 employees worldwide. The Mt. Clemens, MI facility is a key automotive coatings production site focused on delivering high-quality, innovative paint products. Our continued success is driven by our commitment to safety, reliability, quality, and operational excellence.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is a critical site leadership role responsible for leading all maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations at the Mt. Clemens plant. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all plant equipment and utilities, while driving a proactive maintenance culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Maintenance Manager leads a team of maintenance technicians, planners, and contractors, and works closely with Engineering, Operations, EH&S, and Quality to support production reliability and long‑term site strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and coach a high‑performing maintenance and reliability team
• Establish clear expectations and drive accountability to safety, reliability, and performance goals
• Build organizational capability through training, development, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Maintenance & Reliability Excellence

• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Lead troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electrical, and process equipment issues
• Implement reliability initiatives including:
  • Root cause analysis (RCA)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM)

Equipment & Facility Management

• Oversee maintenance and performance of key plant systems, including:
  • Mixing, batching, and dispersion equipment
  • Pumps, piping, and fluid handling systems
  • Reactor Systems
  • Utilities (boilers, compressed air, HVAC, ventilation systems)
• Ensure proper maintenance of facility infrastructure and critical systems

Process Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Support and execute key safety processes, including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined space entry
  • Hot work permits
  • Mechanical integrity programs
• Partner with EH&S to ensure safe operation in a hazardous chemical environment

Planning & Execution

• Implement and manage a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Develop and execute planned maintenance schedules and shutdown activities
• Manage spare parts strategy and critical equipment inventory
• Optimize maintenance workflows to improve response time and efficiency

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support and lead maintenance‑related capital projects and equipment upgrades
• Partner with Engineering on equipment installation, commissioning, and startup
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and cost
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and extend asset life

Financial & Budget Management

• Manage the maintenance operating and capital budgets
• Control costs while maintaining high levels of equipment reliability
• Evaluate and prioritize investments in maintenance and reliability improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
  • Operations to support production goals and uptime
  • Engineering to align on capital and reliability strategy
  • Quality to ensure product integrity
  • EH&S to maintain safe and compliant operations
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Strong knowledge of:
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Safety and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in coatings, chemical, or process manufacturing environments
• Experience with CMMS systems SAP PM, Maximo, etc.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification
• Reliability certifications (e.g., CMRP)
• Experience supporting PSM‑covered processes

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, noise, and industrial equipment
• Ability to support off‑shift, weekend, and emergency response needs
• Hands‑on leadership role with frequent plant floor engagement

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000 USD annually.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job‑related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.