Manager -- Maintenance

KYB; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) match

Climate-controlled facility

Onsite health clinic

Employee discounts

Job summary

KYB Americas Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance Department, ensuring equipment reliability and high uptime while driving preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

You will develop a capable team, analyze performance, and partner with other departments to support production and quality objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field; 4–6 years of related experience may substitute for a 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department and ensure equipment, facility, and manufacturing operations receive required support.
• Develop, coach, motivate, and support team members; foster teamwork and accountability.
• Maintain equipment reliability and machine uptime; reduce unplanned downtime.
• Track machine downtime; lead root-cause problem solving and corrective actions.
• Establish goals for safety, quality, productivity, cost and continuous improvement; promote Lean principles and Kaizen.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality and other departments to meet operational needs.
• Determine staffing levels and manage maintenance overtime to eliminate unnecessary overtime.
• Manage maintenance budget and monitor department performance against annual goals.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Lean / Kaizen

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Operations, Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of Position/Summary:The Maintenance Manager will oversee the day to day operations of the Maintenance Department. He/she will be responsible for machine repair/rebuild, maintaining machine uptime, maintaining preventive maintenance while keeping machine downtime at or below target. He/she will also be responsible for upkeep of the facility. He/she will support all other departments in their efforts to improve efficiency, scrap, customer quality, and customer support.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:• Establish and maintain Key Job Responsibilities for the Maintenance Supervisors, which address Continuous Improvement in throughput, quality, safety, assets employed, preventive maintenance, machine repair, machine downtime and facility maintenance;• Ensure associate compliance with company policies and procedures;• Associate Recruitment, Development, Review, and Discipline;• Establish goals for the Maintenance Supervisors, which improve direct Labor Efficiency and productivity;• Implement methods to track and monitor machine downtime and implement corrective action programs to prevent reoccurrence;• Establish weekly and daily maintenance overtime requirements. Eliminate unnecessary overtime;• Coordinate operations and maintenance support for the value stream;• Use and promote Lean Business System to drive continuous improvement through Kaizen;• Lead and monitor projects to improve Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost;• Drive problem solving to root cause correction;• Build an environment of teamwork;• Determine Staffing levels and implement adjustments as needed;• Develop and monitor operational budget;• Maintain systems to track the performance to the annual budgetary goals of the company and ensure that the goals and objectives of the operation are communicated to the hourly employees;• Other duties assigned by Director on an as needed basis.Maintenance ManagerBuild Your Career with KYBAre you an experienced maintenance leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and keeping manufacturing operations running at their best?KYB Americas Corporation is looking for a motivated and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our Maintenance Department. This is an opportunity to take an active leadership role in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, facility support, and continuous improvement while working with teams across our manufacturing operation.We are looking for a hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a team, analyze performance, identify root causes, and turn challenges into improvements. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want the opportunity to make a real impact, we would like to hear from you!What You'll DoAs our Maintenance Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance Team while ensuring our equipment, facility, and manufacturing operations receive the support they need to succeed.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.Determine appropriate staffing levels and coordinate daily and weekly maintenance coverage.Manage maintenance overtime while working to eliminate unnecessary overtime.Recruit, develop, evaluate, coach, and manage the performance of Maintenance Team members.Develop, manage, and monitor the Maintenance Department's operating budget.Track departmental performance against annual goals and communicate objectives to the team.Support facility maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained work environment.Lead and support projects that improve equipment reliability, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.What We're Looking ForWe are looking for someone who brings strong leadership skills, maintenance knowledge, and a continuous-improvement mindset.Bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Operations, Management, Business, Engineering, or a 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 prioritize, work with a sense of urgency, and effectively manage pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.Leadership & Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis is a hands-on leadership position with direct reports. The number of associates may vary based on operational and business needs.The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, coaching, development, performance management, and accountability while building a strong and successful Maintenance Team.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsWork is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment.Regular presence on the manufacturing floor is required.Walking throughout the facility will be a significant part of the workday.Must remain aware of surroundings and potential hazards while working around manufacturing equipment.May occasionally be required to lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds during abnormal or emergency situations.Personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection, is required as applicable.Close attention to equipment, work areas, and surrounding conditions is essential to maintaining a safe work environment.Why KYB?At KYB, we believe our people are an important part of our success. Join a stable, global company where you can grow your career, lead a great team, and make an impact on our manufacturing operations.What We OfferCompetitive PayPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) MatchCareer Development OpportunitiesClimate-Controlled FacilityOnsite Health ClinicEmployee DiscountsReady for Your Next Opportunity?If you are an experienced maintenance leader who is ready to take the next step in your career, develop a strong team, and help drive continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!Apply today and join KYB!Become part of a team where your leadership, experience, and work truly make a difference.NO AGENCIES PLEASEKYB Americas Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.