Manager, Maintenance
About The Position
The Maintenance Manager leads facility maintenance to ensure operational continuity, equipment reliability, and a safe working environment. The role oversees preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and equipment and tool repairs, coordinating internal teams and external vendors. The manager ensures quality execution, compliance, and documentation of maintenance activities in support of uninterrupted and efficient manufacturing operations. The role supervises and develops Maintenance Section staff, manages department targets and budgets, and tracks performance. It works across departments to resolve issues, responds to equipment and facility abnormalities, and drives continuous improvement through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis. The position also manages spare parts inventory and asset tracking. This is an on-site role in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. The manager must be able to work flexible hours as production needs require and perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing for extended periods, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection, is required in designated areas.
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 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 failures.
- Supervise and train Maintenance Section staff, overseeing labor, development, safety, and performance.
- Set departmental targets, assign responsibilities, and track progress using performance indicators.
- Collaborate with departments to resolve issues and support operational goals.
- Respond promptly to equipment or facility abnormalities to minimize production impact.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as required to support operational and organizational goals.
- Champion safety and ensure operations comply with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices.
- Interpret and execute policies affecting subordinate organizational units and recommend operating policy modifications.
- Manage a staff function or head a centralized functional activity, accomplishing results through subordinate supervision or experienced exempt employees.
- Monitor daily work operations and assist or direct subordinates as needed.
- Maintain frequent contact with internal and external customer representatives about operations or project and contract scheduling.
- Conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings with internal and external representatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
