Maintenance & Tooling Manager: Reliability & CI

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

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.