Maintenance Manager

Dauch; Salem (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier, seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance and Tool & Die teams at the Salem, IN plant. Drive reliability, safety and continuous improvement across equipment and facilities to support production objectives.

Role requires 5+ years in maintenance/manufacturing with leadership, strong communication, and CMMS proficiency; automotive experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive maintenance or manufacturing experience with leadership.
• Experience in automotive or Tier 1 supplier environments preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Maintenance and Tool & Die teams with staffing, training and performance management.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize reliability.
• Coordinate repairs, shutdowns and outside services with other departments.
• Oversee maintenance of production equipment, tooling, facilities, cranes and material handling.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for recurring issues.
• Manage budgets, spare parts, vendors and contractors.
• Monitor maintenance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental and company requirements are met by maintenance activities.
• Develop procedures, standards and equipment documentation; collaborate with Engineering and Plant Leadership.
• Communicate status, priorities and risks to Plant Leadership; promote safety and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Mechanical/electrical knowledge

CMMS familiarity

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Maintenance ManagerApply: Salem, IN: Full time: Posted Today: JREQ-225387**Job Posting Title**Maintenance Manager**Job Description Summary**Role Purpose Responsible for leading the Maintenance and Tool & Die functions to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities. Provides strategic and day-to-day leadership to maintenance personnel, drives equipment reliability and continuous improvement, and partners with Production and Plant Leadership to support business objectives. Scope Responsible for the overall performance of Maintenance and Tool & Die, including people, processes, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, repairs, tooling, and maintenance resources. Ensures maintenance activities support safety, quality, production, cost, and operational goals.**Job Description:*** Lead and develop the Maintenance and Tool & Die teams, including staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning.* Establish and maintain effective preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.* Prioritize and coordinate equipment repairs, maintenance activities, shutdowns, and outside repair services with Production and other departments.* Oversee maintenance and repair of production equipment, tooling, facility systems, utilities, cranes, material handling equipment, and related assets.* Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for recurring equipment and reliability issues.* Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, vendors, contractors, and outside services.* Monitor key maintenance metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement improvement plans.* Ensure maintenance and Tool & Die activities comply with safety, quality, environmental, and company requirements.* Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, standards, and equipment documentation.* Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, HR, and Plant Leadership on operational and continuous improvement initiatives.* Communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, risks, and resource needs to Plant Leadership.* Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Required Skills and Education*** 5+ years of progressive maintenance or manufacturing experience, with demonstrated leadership experience.* Automotive or experience in a Tier 1 supplier preferred.* High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience required* Some knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment maintenance required.* Experience with preventative/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.* Tool & Die experience preferred.* Manufacturing experience required; powder metallurgy experience preferred.* Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.* Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance management/CMMS systems. **About Dauch:**Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more. Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.