Maintenance Manager – Predictive Reliability & Automation

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead reliability and uptime across a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will drive PdM programs, deploy data analytics, and optimize maintenance for robotics and automated lines.

You will manage budgets, safety compliance, and cross-functional initiatives while developing the maintenance team and advancing digital maintenance practices. This role reports to the site leadership and supports continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience as a Maintenance Manager, Repair Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, and maintenance reporting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Drive seamless operation of facility equipment and infrastructure through effective maintenance strategies and execution.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements across all maintenance activities.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt innovative processes, technologies, and best practices to enhance maintenance performance.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team through clear delegation, strong relationships, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Prepare and communicate reports to stakeholders on budgets, timelines, and project progress.
• Manage maintenance budgets and ensure alignment with operational, safety, and compliance standards.
• Foster a culture of urgency, accountability, organization, and high-quality work across the team.
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance programs using condition monitoring techniques.
• Leverage CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) to track asset performance, failure modes, and maintenance KPIs.
• Utilize data analytics and IIoT platforms to enable real-time equipment health monitoring and early fault detection.
• Establish FMEA and reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical assets.
• Design and deploy sensor-based monitoring systems for automated lines to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize maintenance strategies for robotics and automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and Kaizen events focused on reliability.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Predictive maintenance

Data analytics

CMMS/EAM experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead reliability and uptime across a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will drive PdM programs, deploy data analytics, and optimize maintenance for robotics and automated lines.

You will manage budgets, safety compliance, and cross-functional initiatives while developing the maintenance team and advancing digital maintenance practices. This role reports to the site leadership and supports continuous improvement.