Maintenance Manager

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Manager to join us at our facility in Mt Clemens, MI. Company Overview:

Axalta Coating Systems is a global leader in coatings solutions with more than 13,000 employees worldwide. The Mt. Clemens, MI facility is a key automotive coatings production site focused on delivering high-quality, innovative paint products. Our continued success is driven by our commitment to safety, reliability, quality, and operational excellence.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is a critical site leadership role responsible for leading all maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations at the Mt. Clemens plant. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all plant equipment and utilities, while driving a proactive maintenance culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Maintenance Manager leads a team of maintenance technicians, planners, and contractors, and works closely with Engineering, Operations, EH&S, and Quality to support production reliability and long-term site strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Management Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing maintenance and reliability team Establish clear expectations and drive accountability to safety, reliability, and performance goals

Build organizational capability through training, development, and succession planning

Foster a culture of safety, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Maintenance & Reliability Excellence Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies

Drive improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency

Lead troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electrical, and process equipment issues

Implement reliability initiatives including:

Root cause analysis (RCA)
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
Equipment & Facility Management Oversee maintenance and performance of key plant systems, including:

Mixing, batching, and dispersion equipment

Pumps, piping, and fluid handling systems

Reactor Systems Utilities (boilers, compressed air, HVAC, ventilation systems)
Ensure proper maintenance of facility infrastructure and critical systems

Process Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements

Support and execute key safety processes, including:

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Confined space entry

Hot work permits

Mechanical integrity programs

Partner with EH&S to ensure safe operation in a hazardous chemical environment

Planning & Execution Implement and manage a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Develop and execute planned maintenance schedules and shutdown activities

Manage spare parts strategy and critical equipment inventory

Optimize maintenance workflows to improve response time and efficiency

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement Support and lead maintenance-related capital projects and equipment upgrades

Partner with Engineering on equipment installation, commissioning, and startup

Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and cost Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and extend asset life Financial & Budget…