Manager, Maintenance

Isuzu North America Corporation; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Isuzu North America Corporation seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations across our automotive manufacturing facilities in the United States. You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and safe operations while coordinating internal teams and external vendors.

You will set targets, manage budgets, drive TPM and continuous improvement (5 Whys, FMEA, Kaizen), and mentor staff with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in maintenance within automotive manufacturing.
• 10+ years in automotive manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations to support stable production and safe facility operations.
• Manage comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance program to prevent equipment failure.
• Supervise and train Maintenance staff, managing labor, development, safety, and performance.
• Set departmental targets, assign responsibilities, and track progress using KPIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and support operational goals promptly.
• Maintain the maintenance department budget including labor and materials costs.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel/Office

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in maintenance or related

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Job Summary:The Maintenance Manager leads all aspects of facility maintenance to ensure operational continuity, equipment reliability, and a safe working environment. This role oversees preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and repairs of equipment and tools, coordinating both internal teams and external vendors. The manager ensures high-quality execution, compliance, and documentation of all maintenance activities, supporting uninterrupted and efficient manufacturing operations.Key Duties and Responsibilities:• Lead all maintenance operations to support stable production and ensure safe facility operations• Manage comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance program to maintain stable productionand prevent equipment failure.• Supervise and train Maintenance Section staff, managing labor, development, safety, and performance• Set departmental targets, assign responsibilities, and track progress using performance indicators• Collaborate cross-functionally with all departments to resolve issues and support operational goalspromptly• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment or facility abnormalities to minimize production impact• Maintain and monitor the maintenance department budget, including labor and materials costs• Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys,FMEA)• Manage spare parts inventory and asset tracking to support reliability and cost control• Perform other duties as required to support operational and organizational goalsRequired Education, Training, and Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in maintenance within automotive manufacturing.10+ years in automotive manufacturing5+ years in a management roleRequired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Deep knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, production line systems, and facilityequipment (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and power systems)• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, ISO9001, andISO14001• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and preventive/predictive maintenancestrategies• Experience with quality management systems and statistics-based quality methods• Proficiency in manufacturing optimization tools and philosophies (e.g., TPS, Kaizen, 5S)• Skilled in KPI tracking and implementation of PDCA and continuous improvement cycles• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, team development, and cross-functional communicationskills• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email communication platformsPreferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Japanese language proficiency (daily or business conversation level preferred)Physical Requirements:Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery,and varying temperatures• Ability to climb, bend, reach, stand for extended periods, or occasionally lift materials (up to 25lbs) asneeded for operational oversight.• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, glasses, and hearingprotection in designated areas• Must be available to work flexible hours as needed to support production needsManagement Accountabilities:Champions a culture of safety by ensuring all operations are conducted in full compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Promotes accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices at all levels.Interprets and executes policies that typically affect subordinate organizational units.Recommend modifications to operating policies.Responsible for managing staff function or heads a centralized functional activity.Accomplishes results through lower levels of supervision or through experienced exempt levels of employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required.May perform, especially in staff or professional groups, ongoing tasks of organizational units.Frequent contacts with inter-organizational and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects or contracts.Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations.