Manager Maintenance

Job Details

Job Location:

Franklin, IN 46131

Job Shift: B-7AM-3:30PM +2 hours of OT as needed

Purpose of Position/

Summary:

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the day to day operations of the Maintenance Department. He/she will be responsible for machine repair/rebuild, maintaining machine uptime, maintaining preventive maintenance while keeping machine downtime at or below target. He/she will also be responsible for upkeep of the facility. He/she will support all other departments in their efforts to improve efficiency, scrap, customer quality, and customer support.

• Establish and maintain Key Job Responsibilities for the Maintenance Supervisors, which address Continuous Improvement in throughput, quality, safety, assets employed, preventive maintenance, machine repair, machine downtime and facility maintenance;
• Ensure associate compliance with company policies and procedures;
• Associate Recruitment, Development, Review, and Discipline;
• Establish goals for the Maintenance Supervisors, which improve direct Labor Efficiency and productivity;
• Implement methods to track and monitor machine downtime and implement corrective action programs to prevent reoccurrence;
• Establish weekly and daily maintenance overtime requirements. Eliminate unnecessary overtime;
• Coordinate operations and maintenance support for the value stream;
• Use and promote Lean Business System to drive continuous improvement through Kaizen;
• Lead and monitor projects to improve Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost;
• Drive problem solving to root cause correction;
• Build an environment of teamwork;
• Determine Staffing levels and implement adjustments as needed;
• Develop and monitor operational budget;
• Maintain systems to track the performance to the annual budgetary goals of the company and ensure that the goals and objectives of the operation are communicated to the hourly employees;
• Other duties assigned by Director on an as needed basis.

Build Your Career with KYB

Are you an experienced maintenance leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and keeping manufacturing operations running at their best?

KYB Americas Corporation is looking for a motivated and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our Maintenance Department. This is an opportunity to take an active leadership role in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, facility support, and continuous improvement while working with teams across our manufacturing operation.

We are looking for a hands‑on leader who can motivate and develop a team, analyze performance, identify root causes, and turn challenges into improvements. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and want the opportunity to make a real impact, we would like to hear from you!

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the Maintenance Department.
• Develop, coach, motivate, and support Maintenance Team members while creating a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Maintain equipment reliability and machine uptime while reducing unplanned downtime.
• Oversee and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Track and analyze machine downtime and lead corrective action and root‑cause problem‑solving efforts to prevent recurring issues.
• Establish department goals focused on Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Continuous Improvement.
• Promote Lean Business System principles and support Kaizen activities throughout the operation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality, Administrative, and other departments to support operational needs.
• Determine appropriate staffing levels and coordinate daily and weekly maintenance coverage.
• Manage maintenance overtime while working to eliminate unnecessary overtime.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, coach, and manage the performance of Maintenance Team members.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the Maintenance Department's operating budget.
• Track departmental performance against annual goals and communicate objectives to the team.
• Support facility maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and well‑maintained work environment.
• Lead and support projects that improve equipment reliability, efficiency, quality,…