Sr. Maintenance Program Manager

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision – Day 1

Company‑paid life insurance

Company‑paid sickness and accident

401(k) with generous match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX seeks a Senior Maintenance Program Manager to oversee the maintenance program across U.S. and Canadian facilities, ensuring alignment with production plans and reliability goals.

The role requires leadership, CMMS experience, and strong communication to coordinate with plant leaders and maintenance teams. The position offers a hybrid work model with travel up to 30% domestically (and up to 50% in year one) to eight U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory or leadership experience with ability to lead teams and drive results.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey expectations and technical information.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement with strong leadership.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and data‑gathering skills to develop creative solutions.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet; ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Review and update the Maintenance Program to address aging equipment and new tech.
• Assist site maintenance supervisors in aligning spares programs across facilities.
• Audit maintenance programs for compliance at all facilities.
• Resolve issues with problematic equipment with expert support.
• Develop and update job-specific maintenance instructions.
• Plan and execute capital projects for plant equipment support.
• Train and develop new maintenance supervisors.
• Provide hands-on support for emergency maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Support commissioning of new equipment and startup activities.

Skills

CMMS

Leadership

Safety & quality

Analytical skills

MS Office

Smartsheet

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position is accountable for the management of maintenance programs and serves as an advisor on the maintenance of equipment at our Repair facilities to maximize operational performance. The role reports to the Sr. Director, Plant Engineering & Asset Performance and involves traveling 30% to eight U.S. and three Canadian repair shops, ensuring effective execution of all Maintenance work at each facility. This senior maintenance position requires experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs, and the development and ongoing oversight of quality maintenance and reliability programs.

The primary responsibility of this position is to direct the overall maintenance program to achieve repair shop production goals. The incumbent interfaces with Maintenance Supervisors, Safety Managers, Plant Production Managers, and other plant leaders to ensure that maintenance work is performed in accordance with production plans and guidelines. Maintenance supervisors at the shop level report to the Plant Manager but have a dotted‑line to this position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Constant review of the current Maintenance Program, including making needed changes due to aging equipment and changes in technological troubleshooting capabilities.
• Assist site Maintenance Supervisors in aligning spares programs across all facilities.
• Perform regular audits of the Maintenance programs at all facilities to ensure compliance.
• Provide expertise in resolving issues with problematic equipment.
• Develop and maintain job‑specific work instructions for the maintenance department.
• Develop and execute capital projects required for the ongoing support of plant equipment.
• Train and develop new Maintenance Supervisors.
• Provide insight and hands‑on support of emergency maintenance functions to maximize on‑stream time.
• Provide oversight and startup assistance in commissioning new equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (e.g., high school diploma or equivalent combined with applicable recruiting experience).
• Minimum of five years of supervisory or leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate expectations, provide direction, and present technical information in a manner easily understood by all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑gathering skills, with the ability to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Smartsheet.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems and technologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically, including up to 50% travel during the first year based on business needs.
• Valid ability to travel outside of the normal place of work via automobile, train, and commercial airline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, automation systems, and electrical controls.
• Advanced experience in maintenance planning, asset reliability, and equipment installation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements, enhancing equipment performance, and implementing best practices.
• Experience leading capital projects, equipment upgrades, or plant modernization initiatives.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement: minimum of two days per week in office and up to three days remote, based on business needs (subject to change).
• This position operates primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production equipment and operating facilities.
• Must be willing and able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and respirators.
• Must have the ability to see and hear plant safety signals, alarms, visual warnings, and radio communications.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated areas, including rooftops and other high‑level equipment locations.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, including entering railcars through manway openings and inspecting equipment located in restricted‑access areas.
• Ability to work in dusty environments and tolerate varying plant conditions while conducting inspections and assessments.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, crawl, and perform physical inspections throughout the facility.
• Vision correctable to 20/40 or better to safely perform inspection and evaluation activities.
• Flexibility in work schedule may be required to support operational needs, maintenance activities, and project execution, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
• Must adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while working on‑site and during travel.

Disclaimer

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. Duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Day 1 Medical, dental, vision
• Company‑paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company‑paid sickness and accident income
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Four‑week paid parental leave
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Pay Range

$130,500.00 - $159,500.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.