Maintenance Manager

Dana Corp; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Louisville, KY seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance strategy and operations at our automotive manufacturing facility.

You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, manage maintenance staff, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve asset reliability and minimize downtime.

This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with budget targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance operations or similar field.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance operations and spare parts inventories to support uptime.
• Ensure reliable operation of facility utility systems (electrical, air, HVAC, water).

Responsibilities

• Create and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Allocate labor and resources across shifts and departments.
• Maintain adherence to OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal safety policies.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams on equipment upgrades and root cause analysis.
• Track maintenance metrics such as downtime, response time, and cost efficiency.
• Use data to identify trends and implement initiatives that improve asset performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Maintenance leadership

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

10+ years of experience

Tools

Root Cause Analysis

5-Why

8D Problem Solving

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the overall maintenance strategy and operations within the automotive manufacturing facility to ensure optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and safe working conditions. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manages maintenance personnel, and collaborates with engineering and production teams to support continuous improvement and long-term asset reliability. The Maintenance Manager plays a key role in aligning maintenance activities with business objectives, budget targets, and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and support production efficiency.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Allocate labor and resources effectively across shifts and departments.
• Maintain adherence to OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal safety policies.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and root cause analysis of recurring issues.
• Track maintenance metrics such as downtime, response time, and cost efficiency.
• Use data to identify trends and implement initiatives that improve asset performance and reduce costs.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 10+ years of experience
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Manage maintenance operations and spare parts inventories to support production equipment uptime and minimize downtime risks.
• Ensure reliable operation of facility infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, compressed air, HVAC, water systems, and plant utilities.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing Root Cause Analysis, 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies.

Skills

• Strong ability to develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, combined with deep technical knowledge of industrial equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership skills to manage diverse maintenance teams, drive performance, and collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and safety departments.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.