Maintenance Manager

Kubota Group; Jefferson, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Earned paid time off (ETO)

10 company holidays annually

Performance-based merit increases

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Kubota Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will drive reliability, safety, and cost targets while partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to advance equipment performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and delivering measurable improvements in uptime and efficiency within a compliant, high-quality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and maintenance leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations to meet safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and midterm plans.
• Manage cross-functional projects and changes with transparency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and manufacturer instructions.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Maintenance Manager to lead and develop maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on maximizing equipment reliability, improving facility performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. As a key partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams, you will lead maintenance strategies that support safe, efficient, and reliable production while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex equipment and maintenance challenges, and making a direct impact on operational performance and business success, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in maintenance leadership and advanced manufacturing.

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Earned paid time off (ETO)
• 10 paid company holidays annually
• Performance-based merit increases
• Annual bonus opportunity

Core Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and guide maintenance operations to support production, safety, quality, and cost targets.
  Plan, promote, and implement the KMA Business Midterm Plan within maintenance operations.
• Coach and lead the development of maintenance staff through training and performance management.
• Support manufacturing operations to achieve safety, productivity, and quality objectives.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Manage maintenance performance indicators to reduce equipment downtime, overtime, and maintenance costs.
• Manage facility maintenance performance indicators including paint shop equipment, quality improvements, and cost reductions.
• Report departmental performance metrics in a timely manner and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to standardize best-practice procedures and solutions.

Project & Change Management

• Manage maintenance-related projects for new programs and changes to existing programs with transparency and accountability.
• Oversee project scope including timing, budgets, design details, team coordination, quotations, and vendor procurement.
• Support the setup and execution of preventative maintenance initiatives for new equipment.
• Ensure effective implementation of new or revised processes through staff training.

Compliance, Safety & Technical Excellence

• Ensure compliance with government regulations to maintain product quality and company reputation.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning and industry engagement.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
• Promote a safe working environment across all maintenance areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and maintenance leadership role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex maintenance operations.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing-related engineering field

In lieu of a degree, we consider equivalent, job-related experience, military service, professional certifications, and demonstrated skills. Equivalency determinations are made based on the essential functions of the role.

Language Requirements
Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

Work Environment
The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in extreme heat and cold, work in a loud environment, stand or walk for extended periods, sit at a desk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, and operate power and hand-held tools.

DISCLAIMER
The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

Standard Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30Am - 4:30PM +OT when required