Plant Reliability & Maintenance Leader

Cummins Inc.; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Commitment to safety and reliability at Cummins Inc. Maxton site.

The Facility & Equipment Maintenance Manager will lead a skilled team responsible for equipment reliability, facility systems, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include drive maintenance strategy, oversee capital projects, and partner with operations and engineering to deliver measurable uptime gains.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or management experience leading a skilled industrial maintenance and/or facilities team.
• Significant experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing equipment support, or facility operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial machinery with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience with industrial electrical and controls systems (PLCs, drives, motors, transformers).
• Experience with plant utility and facility systems (HVAC, compressed air, chillers).
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic diagrams and documentation.
• Experience building and monitoring preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of safety practices, LOTO programs, and NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

• Drive maintenance strategy and reliability to improve uptime and performance.
• Lead capital and equipment improvements aligned with long-term objectives.
• Deliver project execution excellence in maintenance initiatives.
• Build high-performing teams and foster inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Strengthen cross-functional partnerships with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership.
• Leverage data for decision-making and maintenance planning.
• Champion safety and regulatory compliance across the site.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and align with business goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Industrial maintenance

Facilities management

Electrical & controls

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

KPIs & data analysis

Safety & LOTO

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Job description

Commitment to safety and reliability at Cummins Inc. Maxton site.

The Facility & Equipment Maintenance Manager will lead a skilled team responsible for equipment reliability, facility systems, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include drive maintenance strategy, oversee capital projects, and partner with operations and engineering to deliver measurable uptime gains.