Maintenance Manager

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Automotive Recruiting seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager for a fast-paced automotive manufacturing plant in North Carolina. You will lead maintenance operations, drive preventive and predictive programs, and manage a skilled team to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality to implement long-term improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Recent automotive maintenance management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong background in industrial manufacturing equipment and maintenance systems.
• Experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of CMMS/Maintenance Management software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop maintenance technicians.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root cause focus.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Results-oriented with focus on reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for a high-volume automotive facility.
• Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead the maintenance team with coaching and performance development.
• Prioritize maintenance activities to maximize uptime.
• Respond to critical equipment failures with root cause analysis.
• Oversee installation, relocation, modification of equipment.
• Maintain CMMS and records.
• Manage spare parts inventories and relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Promote safety and OSHA compliance; lead safety initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance and plant productivity.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance systems

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

CMMS

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Operational excellence

Downtime reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Automotive Manufacturing Experience Required

Lead Reliability. Drive Continuous Improvement. Keep Operations Running at Peak Performance.

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives on improving equipment reliability, developing high-performing maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement throughout the plant.

In this role, you'll be responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, leading preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing plant utilities, and partnering with production, engineering, and quality teams to support world‑class manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all maintenance operations for a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Manage the maintenance team by providing leadership, coaching, training, and performance development.
• Prioritize maintenance activities and schedule work to maximize production uptime and equipment utilization.
• Respond quickly to critical equipment failures and production downtime, leading effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Oversee the installation, relocation, modification, and removal of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and optimize the plant's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including preventative maintenance schedules and maintenance records.
• Develop and manage spare parts inventories while building strong relationships with key equipment suppliers and service providers.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to identify equipment issues and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Manage plant utilities and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.
• Lead safety training, accident prevention initiatives, and maintenance‑related safety programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment performance, maintenance efficiency, and overall plant productivity.

Qualifications:

• Recent Maintenance Management experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Strong background in industrial manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting, and maintenance systems.
• Experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of CMMS/Maintenance Management software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and long‑term solutions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Results-oriented with a passion for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

• This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing manufacturing operation. You'll have the autonomy to improve maintenance processes, increase equipment reliability, develop your team, and help drive world‑class manufacturing performance. If you're a proactive leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and building high-performing maintenance organizations, we'd love to speak with you.