Maintenance Manager

Introduction to Blue Oval SK

At Blue Oval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business. As the future of Blue Oval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. Our brand-new advanced manufacturing facility will use SK On’s 30+ years of battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

The Maintenance Team Manager at Blue Oval SK Battery Park in Stanton, Tennessee will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team tasked with launching the greenfield facility. The Blue Oval SK Maintenance Team Manager will lead the maintenance team within the Battery site in Stanton, TN in line with the facility Production System.

• Ensure site grounds and parking lot maintenance, including landscaping and snow removal
• Support preventative maintenance programs for facilities
• Comply with master licensing and site permit requirements
• Implement and maintain Visual Factory across all site plant engineering equipment
• Coordinate safe bulk unloads
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, including waste management, recycling, and wastewater treatment
• Comply with combustion safety and arc flash training and reporting requirements
• Manage mechanical/civil engineering projects

• Education:
  
  High School diploma, some post-secondary (college or skilled trades)
• 1-2 years of Maintenance, operations, and technical experience
• Technical work experience and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment and the ability to interface with plant hourly, salary, and leadership.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Fine (5) years of operations experience in a leadership role
• Manufacturing experience including automotive (assembly a plus)
• Six Sigma Blackbelt
• Background in Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with Greenfield / Startup Sites

• Leading transformational change
• Innovation
• Critical thinking
• Resourcefulness
• Confidence, courage and independence
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, collaborator
• Drive for results and sense of urgency
• Curious and Data-driven
• Change Management and Organizational Design

This individual will have experience managing high degrees of complexity in processes and communication with all levels of leadership. They will rely on their project management skills and strong business acumen to help deliver business requirements.

A collaborative leadership style is necessary to influence and build meaningful relationships with all cross functional teams.

Work will be performed primarily at the facility in Stanton, Tennessee with periodic travel expected.

As part of the Blue Oval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us.

• 401k plan with retirement planning services
• 401k company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative Care
• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
• Parental Leave
• Climate-controlled working environment
• For a full list of benefits, visit our website:

Candidates for positions with Blue Oval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Blue Oval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.