Maintenance Manager

Location: Ciudad Guadalupe Centro

The Maintenance Leader is responsible for leading all maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise in PLC systems, tube cutting equipment, hydraulic systems, and both Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, combined with a coaching leadership style, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We offer:

Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability Lead and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC-related issues.
Ensure proper maintenance and operation of tube cutting equipment, CNC machinery, and automated systems.
Develop and continuously improve maintenance standards, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs. Controls & Automation Provide advanced technical support for PLC systems (programming, troubleshooting, and optimization).
Work with engineering and production teams to improve automation, cycle times, and equipment performance.
Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists.
Promote a coaching mentality, encouraging problem-solving, technical growth, and accountability.
Foster strong teamwork and collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams.
Set clear expectations and respond with urgency to equipment breakdowns and operational issues. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure full compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental regulations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, and downtime reduction.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Support lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field).
5+ years of experience in maintenance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on expertise in:
o PLC systems (troubleshooting and programming)
o Tube cutting equipment
o Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
o Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Proven experience managing maintenance teams in high-volume or automated manufacturing operations.
Fully bilingual (English & Spanish) – written and verbal. Tasks and

Qualifications:

Key Competencies & Skills High sense of urgency and ownership mindset.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Coaching and people-development orientation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset. KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally.
KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values:
Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.