Manager - Maintenance

Job Overview

Drive operational excellence as a Manager - Maintenance by leading maintenance standards and ensuring optimal machine availability in your plant.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Implement approved maintenance methods, procedures, and tools while managing budgets and resources effectively.
• Define and coordinate maintenance-specific processes and schedules collaboratively with supply chain and production planning teams.
• Plan and drive preventative maintenance activities to minimize machine downtime and extend equipment life.
• Oversee all maintenance activities across assigned workshops to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to the design, layout, realization, and continuous optimization of technical infrastructure.
• Manage relationships and cooperation with external suppliers and maintenance service providers.
• Lead and empower your team by creating development plans, coaching, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Maintain compliance with company policies including Quality, Safety, and Environment, while upholding Schaeffler's Code of Conduct.

Your Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Proven experience leading maintenance operations in a high volume industrial, manufacturing, or facilities environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Experience with budgeting and cost analysis for maintenance programs, including labor, parts, and downtime impacts.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements applicable to maintenance operations.
• Background with reliability-centered maintenance, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Preferred:

• Certification such as CMRP, CRL, or other maintenance/reliability-related credential
• Proven track record in transforming a classic maintenance department to a "zero unplanned downtime organization"
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
• Experience managing vendor contracts, contractors, or capital improvement projects
• Background in spare parts inventory control and lifecycle asset management

Our Offering

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering tuition reimbursement, skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

See all of our benefits at: Schaeffler Benefits