Maintenance Manager

Knorr-Bremse AG

. Set overall strategy for machine reliability processes, systems, and maintenance-team activities .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBowling Green • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,400 - $158,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading maintenance engineering teams, implementing reliability systems, and managing maintenance processes while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in analyzing maintenance data and driving skill enhancement initiatives within the team.

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Maintenance Engineering LeadershipReliability Systems ImplementationBudget ManagementElectrical And Mechanical KnowledgeISO 14001 And IATF 16949 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Reliability SystemsPreventive MaintenanceEquipment RepairBlueprint ReadingAnalytical Problem SolvingShop MathematicsPneumaticsHydraulicsElectrical ComponentsMicrosoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoaching And MentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Product Safety ProceduresHealth And Safety PoliciesEnvironmental PoliciesMaintenance ProceduresEnergy Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set overall strategy for machine reliability processes, systems, and maintenance-team activities
Lead repair, replacement, installation, and preventive maintenance of equipment
Coach and mentor the maintenance team
Manage and schedule maintenance staff for daily line support, in-house repairs, breakdown response, vacation scheduling, overtime, and weekend work
Manage the maintenance department budget
Plan and implement reliability systems
Interface with suppliers regarding failures involving parts and services
Report, track, and trend critical monthly maintenance data, including equipment downtime, MTTR, MTBF, uptime, and staff utilization
Lead problem-solving teams and implement long-term corrective actions for equipment failures
Ensure maintenance records are properly filed and maintained
Ensure compliance with Product Safety Procedures and the Product Safety Escalation Process
Keep current with technology and developments related to the area of expertise
Ensure the maintenance team has the knowledge required to perform its work
Drive employee skill enhancement and skill-gap closure initiatives
Follow and enforce health, safety, environmental, and quality policies, including ISO 14001 and IATF 16949
Perform hands-on shop-floor work when needed and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field preferred
At least five years of extensive experience leading a team with experience in maintenance engineering
At least five years of supervising skilled trade technicians
Knowledge and experience with reliability systems and processes
Electrical and mechanical knowledge for repairing varied equipment using hand and power tools
In-depth knowledge of commercial and institutional maintenance procedures, basic electricity, energy management, and pneumatic control systems
Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment and carry tools, parts, and supplies up and down ladders, vertical accesses, and steps
Thorough knowledge of shop mathematics and blueprint reading
Analytical ability to perform calculations, interpret blueprints and manuals, diagnose equipment problems, and solve problems
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required
Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical components
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and regulations
Willingness and ability to work possible weekends and overtime
Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group healthcare plans including medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
120 hours of vacation leave annually
40 hours of Personal Paid Absence annually
12 paid holidays
1 floating holiday
6 weeks of paid parental leave
Ability to purchase company stock
Annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics, up to 10% of annual salary