Senior Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Dana Canada Corp.; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana is a global leader in engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies, seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead preventative and predictive maintenance programs and optimize equipment uptime at our Louisville facility.

You will oversee maintenance staff, coordinate across production and engineering teams, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring OSHA and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 10+ years of maintenance/operations experience.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Manage maintenance operations and spare parts inventories to support production equipment uptime and minimize downtime risks.
• Ensure reliable operation of facility infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, compressed air, HVAC, water systems, and plant utilities.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing Root Cause Analysis, 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and support production efficiency.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Allocate labor and resources effectively across shifts and departments.
• Maintain adherence to OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal safety policies.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and root cause analysis of recurring issues.
• Track maintenance metrics such as downtime, response time, and cost efficiency.
• Use data to identify trends and implement initiatives that improve asset performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Leadership & team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

10+ years in maintenance/operations

Job description

Dana is a global leader in engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies, seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead preventative and predictive maintenance programs and optimize equipment uptime at our Louisville facility.

You will oversee maintenance staff, coordinate across production and engineering teams, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring OSHA and environmental compliance.