Maintenance Operations Leader - Uptime & Lean

Kenworth Truck Co.; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company, a PACCAR division, seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead a large manufacturing area and drive maintenance objectives. You will direct unit managers, plan schedules, and ensure uptime with strong leadership and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years of maintenance experience, Six Sigma training, and a Maintenance Manager certification. You’ll manage staffing, training, and budgets while promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for supervisory role.
• 1–3 years of maintenance experience.
• Six Sigma coursework completed; maintenance manager certified.
• Strong leadership, decision making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs unit managers in a large manufacturing area to attain maintenance objectives.
• Plan, organize, and implement procedures to meet maintenance schedules.
• Manage maintenance efforts and initiate improvements in equipment and efficiency.
• Assist in managing maintenance BPO contracts for the site.
• Direct proper staffing, training, motivation and safety of assigned employees.
• Prepare reports for management and coordinate activities with other departments.
• Manage process improvement efforts such as Six Sigma, 5S, kaizen events.
• Provide support for daily maintenance operations and reliability initiatives.
• Recommend capital expenditure improvements.
• Assist in establishment of department budget & long-term leadership goals.
• Provide coverage for area manager.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Judgment

Self-starter

Results orientation

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Six Sigma Certification

Maintenance Manager Certification

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company, a PACCAR division, seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead a large manufacturing area and drive maintenance objectives. You will direct unit managers, plan schedules, and ensure uptime with strong leadership and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years of maintenance experience, Six Sigma training, and a Maintenance Manager certification. You’ll manage staffing, training, and budgets while promoting continuous improvement.