Maintenance Manager

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance and Tool & Die functions ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant equipment. You will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership, drive reliability, and collaborate with Production and Plant Leadership on business objectives.

You will develop maintenance programs, manage budgets and teams, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive maintenance or manufacturing experience with leadership experience.
• Automotive or Tier 1 supplier experience preferred.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment maintenance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Tool & Die experience

Manufacturing experience

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS systems

Office software

Job description

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.