Manager Maintenance

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the 1st shift (6:30 AM–2:30 PM) to oversee production-unit maintenance, staff, and equipment safety and standards compliance.

You will create work plans, manage budgets, train staff, and drive continuous improvement, TPM and OEE initiatives, with emphasis on reliability and cost control.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the decision-making processes and tools; ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions.
• Proficiency in planning and organizing tasks and resources; ability to structure work systematically.
• Understanding TPM, OEE concepts, and related maintenance pillars.
• Strong communication skills and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create work plans for staff and contractors; review maintenance work.
• Make purchasing decisions and train workers on maintenance processes.
• Monitor maintenance budget and identify cost-saving options.
• Track inventories and ensure timely replacements for production units.
• Coach and mentor teams to improve effectiveness.

Skills

Safety procedures

Maintenance management

Budget monitoring

Leadership / coaching

Decision making

Planning & organizing

Effective communication

Problem solving

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Role Definition

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager. This person will monitor and improve the maintenance of the production unit by overseeing maintenance staff and equipment; ensures employees comply with safety procedures and standard.

What You Will Do:

• Creating work plans for staff and contractors; reviewing the maintenance work performed by technicians.
• Making purchasing decisions and recommendations regarding equipment and tools; training the workers periodically on various maintenance processes and techniques.
• Monitoring the maintenance budget; identifying cost-effective alternatives for current maintenance activities.
• Tracking daily inventories, inspecting production units for wear and tear; ensuring replacements are made on time.
• Coaching and mentoring teams in order to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

What You Will Have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits, and consideration of alternatives.

Effective Communications:

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Planning and Organizing:

Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the schedule.
• Breaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work plan.
• Escalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.
• Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis.
• Creates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM):

Knowledge of total productive maintenance principles, methods, and processes; ability to maximize machinery effectiveness through active involvement of all supporting departments.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes the maintenance indicators associated with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Explains the history, concept, and objectives of TPM.
• Identifies the pillars of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Outlines the similarities and differences between Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Additional Information:

• This is a 1st shift position. The hours for this position are 6:30AM – 2:30PM; overtime as needed
• Relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship is not available

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.