Sr. Maintenance Manager
GKN Automotive•Newton, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves leading and supervising maintenance teams, executing and enhancing the site maintenance plan to meet reliability and performance targets. The position also focuses on driving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance, managing operational compliance, and developing organizational capability through coaching and technical development. The Sr. Maintenance Manager will contribute to annual business planning, including budgeting and resource planning, and promote effective communication and collaboration across functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level (Engineering or technical discipline preferred).
- 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in maintenance or engineering roles within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of maintenance systems, HSE requirements, and operational compliance.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive performance.
- Solid business acumen with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise maintenance teams within established operational and site-maintenance systems.
- Execute and enhance the site maintenance plan, ensuring reliability and performance targets are met.
- Drive Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance and continuous improvement, addressing risks and non-conformances proactively.
- Communicate local action plans and align maintenance activities with functional strategy and organizational objectives.
- Contribute to annual business planning, including budgeting, resource planning, and business case development.
- Manage performance through clear objectives, KPIs, accountability, and corrective actions when needed.
- Support quality assurance initiatives and continuous operational improvements.
- Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Develop organizational capability by identifying skill gaps, coaching team members, and supporting technical development.
- Promote effective internal communication and collaboration across functions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
