Manager, Maintenance

ISUZU NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION•Piedmont, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads facility maintenance to support operational continuity, equipment reliability, safe operations, and efficient manufacturing. The role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and repairs, coordinating internal staff and external vendors while ensuring quality, compliance, and documentation. The manager supervises and develops maintenance staff, manages budgets and spare parts, sets and tracks departmental targets, and works across departments to address issues and minimize production impacts. This position also drives continuous improvement through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis. The role is based on-site in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours may be needed to support production. The manager champions safety, interprets and executes policies affecting subordinate organizational units, and may recommend operating-policy changes. The position manages a staff function or centralized activity and accomplishes results through subordinate supervisors or experienced employees. It monitors daily operations, provides direction as needed, and participates in briefings and technical meetings with internal and external representatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in maintenance within automotive manufacturing.
10 or more years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
5 or more years of experience in a management role.
Deep knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, production line systems, and facility equipment, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and power systems.
Understanding of safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Experience with quality management systems and statistics-based quality methods.
Proficiency in manufacturing optimization tools and philosophies such as TPS, Kaizen, and 5S.
Skill in KPI tracking and implementing PDCA and continuous improvement cycles.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, team development, and cross-functional communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email communication platforms.
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, and occasionally lift materials weighing up to 25 pounds as needed.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection in designated areas.
Availability to work flexible hours as needed to support production needs.

Nice To Haves

Japanese language proficiency at a daily or business conversation level.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance operations to support stable production and safe facility operations.
Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain production stability and prevent equipment failure.
Supervise and train Maintenance Section staff, including responsibility for labor, development, safety, and performance.
Set departmental targets, assign responsibilities, and track progress using performance indicators.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and support operational goals.
Respond promptly to equipment or facility abnormalities to minimize production impacts.
Monitor the maintenance department budget, including labor and materials costs.
Drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis, including methods such as 5 Whys and FMEA.
Manage spare parts inventory and asset tracking to support reliability and cost control.
Ensure maintenance operations comply with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and promote accountability and continuous improvement in safety.
Monitor daily work operations and assist or direct subordinates as required.
Conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings with internal and external representatives concerning operations or project and contract phases.
Perform other duties as required to support operational and organizational goals.