Maintenance Leader

Overview

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The Maintenance Leader serves as the “quarterback” for maintenance programs across two assigned production lines. This role owns maintenance performance and is accountable for identifying, correcting, and eliminating maintenance‑related losses while building equipment capability and strengthening operating teams.

 

The Maintenance Leader drives maintenance planning, downday and planned stop execution, Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance effectiveness, and defect resolution. This role partners closely with line teams, Reliability Execution, and Operations leadership to deliver best‑in‑class line performance and embed strong maintenance ways of working.

Responsibilities

Schedule

• Primary schedule: Monday – Friday
• Shift: Primarily day shift, approximately 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Flexibility required based on operational needs
• Occasional weekend support may be required

Line Ownership and Performance

• Own maintenance performance for two assigned production lines, including reliability, uptime, and maintenance‑related losses
• Track, analyze, and eliminate breakdowns, chronic losses, and recurring defects
• Identify, prioritize, and close line defects with urgency and discipline

Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Lead maintenance planning for assigned lines, including downday planning, daily planned‑stop execution, and overhaul readiness
• Ensure proper execution of Preventive Maintenance to support equipment reliability and asset health
• Coach and assess Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance standards, solutions, and mitigation strategies

Defect Management and Continuous Improvement

• Track and prioritize equipment defects identified by line teams
• Ensure timely corrective actions and consistent follow‑through
• Share learnings and insights with the Reliability Execution Team to improve standards and future designs

Capability Building and Coaching

• Build maintenance and equipment capability within operating teams
• Provide hands‑on coaching on equipment care, PM execution, troubleshooting, and loss elimination
• Serve as a technical and maintenance role model on the production line

Operating Rhythm and Collaboration

• Participate in Line DDS, Line Structure Team meetings, and shift huddles
• Serve as the key maintenance voice in daily and weekly operating rhythms
• Partner with Operations, Reliability, and Maintenance teams to ensure aligned execution

Team Engagement and Culture

• Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork
• Encourage team participation through structured systems and engagement routines
• Model safe, quality‑focused, and disciplined execution

 

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,200 - $90,200.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave.
  • Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days.
  • Holidays: for eligible full-time