Manager of Machine Maintenance and Facilities

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Location:

Wisconsin, US

Date:
Oct 15, 2026

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. Our 20,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

The Manager of Maintenance & Facilities serves as a key member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team and is a primary leadership partner to the Vice President, Manufacturing Operations. This position leads the machine maintenance and facilities teams, develops and executes preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and building systems at Krones Inc.

The role provides strategic leadership for asset reliability, facility operations, and capital projects while driving continuous improvement initiatives that maximize equipment uptime, operational efficiency, employee safety, and long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop machine maintenance technicians, facilities technicians, contractors, and support staff
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for all maintenance personnel
• Develop staffing plans, training programs, and succession plans
• Build a culture focused on safety, urgency, reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate maintenance coverage across multiple shifts and operational departments

Machine Maintenance Operations

• Lead all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment
• Establish maintenance priorities based on production requirements, business risk, equipment criticality, and customer commitments
• Ensure rapid response, troubleshooting, and recovery from equipment failures to minimize operational downtime
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for CNC machining centers, fabrication and welding equipment, assembly equipment, material handling systems, cranes and hoists, air compressors, and robotics and automation systems
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and overall manufacturing performance
• Utilize SAP/CMMS systems to manage work orders, maintenance planning, asset records, and performance metrics

Facilities Management

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all facility infrastructure and building systems to support safe and uninterrupted manufacturing operations
• Oversee the maintenance and reliability of building structures, roof systems, loading docks, office space, manufacturing facilities, parking lots, and grounds
• Ensure effective operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, switch gear, transformers, compressed air systems, HVAC, industrial ventilation, plumbing, fire protection, and emergency power systems
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for facility assets and infrastructure
• Coordinate and manage contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective execution of services
• Lead facility emergency response and recovery efforts to minimize operational disruption

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