Maintenance Manager: Reliability & Lean Leader

KYB Americas Corporation; Franklin, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Career Development Opportunities

Climate-Controlled Facility

Onsite Health Clinic

Employee Discounts

Job summary

KYB Americas Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance Department at our Franklin, IN facility. You will drive machine reliability, preventive maintenance, and facility support while advancing continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to analyze performance data, and the coordination of staffing and budgets to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Operations, Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4–6 years of related professional experience may substitute for a college degree.
• 5 years of cross-functional business experience in maintenance management preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze production, quality, scrap, efficiency, downtime, and workforce data to make informed decisions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department.
• Develop, coach, motivate, and support Maintenance Team members while creating a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Maintain equipment reliability and machine uptime while reducing unplanned downtime.
• Oversee and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Track and analyze machine downtime and lead corrective action and root-cause problem-solving efforts to prevent recurring issues.
• Establish department goals focused on Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Continuous Improvement.
• Promote Lean Business System principles and support Kaizen activities throughout the operation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality, Administrative, and other departments to support operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KYB Americas Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance Department at our Franklin, IN facility. You will drive machine reliability, preventive maintenance, and facility support while advancing continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to analyze performance data, and the coordination of staffing and budgets to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.