Manager, Maintenance

Knorr-Bremse; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation & paid holidays

Parental leave

Bonuses up to 10% of salary

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to elevate the maintenance team and drive reliability initiatives. You will lead cross‑functional collaboration, manage the budget, and be hands‑on on the shop floor when needed to ensure production continuity.

The role requires strong leadership, deep maintenance engineering expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality policies. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• At least five years of experience leading a maintenance engineering team.
• Knowledge of reliability systems and processes.
• At least five years supervising skilled trade technicians.
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge for repairs on a variety of equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, energy management, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment and carry tools on site.
• Shop mathematics and blueprint reading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; statistical evaluation software a plus.
• Team-oriented and safety-conscious; follows instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set overall strategy for machine reliability processes and maintenance.
• Manage maintenance staff; scheduling, coaching, and budgeting.
• Plan and implement reliability systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers on failures and service actions.
• Track downtime, MTTR/MTBF, uptime and staff utilization.
• Lead problem-solving teams for long-term corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Stay current with technology; ensure team knowledge and skills are up-to-date.
• Drive skill enhancement and address gaps across the team.
• Adhere to ISO14001 and IATF16949 quality policies and product safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance engineering

Reliability systems

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Analytical ability

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field

Job description

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LOCATION: Bowling Green/Kentucky (US-KY),United States|BRAND: Bendix | JOB GRADE:17

ON-SITE/REMOTE:On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

This person must be able to build upon previous successes and take the Maintenance team to the next level. Must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, etc. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. Additionally, the successful candidate must be willing to be hands‑on on the shop floor when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Sets overall strategy for the machine reliability processes and systems as well as the maintenance team in the repair, replacement, installation, and preventative maintenance of the equipment.
• Leads a team to include coaching and mentorship. Manages and schedules maintenance staff accordingly to provide day to day line support, in‑house repair work, breakdown response, vacation scheduling, overtime and weekend work. Will manage budget of maintenance department.
• Plans and implements reliability systems.
• Interfaces with suppliers to coordinate action on failure issues on parts and services.
• Reports, tracks, and trends critical monthly maintenance data: major equipment downtime, monthly equipment efficiency measures (MTTR & MTBF), total uptime, staff utilization, etc.
• Leads problem solving teams regarding equipment failures to development and implement long term corrective actions.
• Ensures maintenance records are properly filed and maintained.
• Ensures compliance with all Product Safety Procedure requirements.
• Keeps abreast of current technology and developments related to area of expertise.
• Ensures maintenance team has required knowledge to perform required work.
• Drives employee skill enhancement and skill gap closure initiatives.
• Understands and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or elevate appropriate action in regards to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or elevate appropriate action in regards to product quality.
• Ensures compliance with all Product Safety Procedure requirements; fully understands and ensures compliance with Product Safety Escalation Process.
• Performs his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field preferred.
• Requires at least five years of extensive experience in leading a team with experience in maintenance engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with reliability systems and processes.
• Requires at least five years of supervising skilled trade technicians.
• Requires electrical and mechanical knowledge to perform repairs on a variety of equipment using specific hand and power tools as related to trade and/or area of specialty.
• Requires in‑depth knowledge of complex commercial and institutional maintenance procedures, including basic electricity, energy management, and pneumatic control systems.
• Requires physical ability to lift moderately heavy equipment, and to carry tools, parts and supplies up and down ladders, vertical accesses and steps.
• Demonstrates and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel and the public.
• Requires thorough knowledge of shop mathematics and blueprint reading skills.
• Demonstrates analytical ability necessary to perform calculations, interpret data from blueprints and manuals, diagnose problems with equipment and solve problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Statistical evaluation software familiarity a plus.
• Understanding of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Electrical components
• Must be able to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

Position Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $105400–$158200 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commercail Vehicle Systems is a multi‑state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 10% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment‑based visa sponsorship.

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