Supervisor, Maintenance

Knorr-Bremse AG

. Lead, supervise, and develop maintenance technicians .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBowling Green • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $97,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading maintenance operations, developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and utilizing maintenance management systems like SAP PM and CMMS. Proficient in troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Preventive MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceSAP PMRCALeadership in Skilled Trades

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting Equipment FailuresElectrical KnowledgeMechanical KnowledgeBlueprint ReadingStatistical AnalysisMaintenance PlanningPneumatic SystemsHydraulic SystemsLean ManufacturingEnergy Management

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilityTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsTraining and DevelopmentProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CMMSMicrosoft Office SuitePerformance DashboardsCondition Monitoring TechnologiesVibration Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringISO 14001 ComplianceIATF 16949 Quality Compliance

Industry Keywords

Reliability ExcellenceTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)Contractor ManagementEHS ComplianceMachine Safeguarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, supervise, and develop maintenance technicians
Coordinate emergency, corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities
Schedule maintenance personnel for production requirements, shutdowns, overtime, vacation coverage, and weekends
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance issues
Establish priorities and allocate resources to meet maintenance service levels
Minimize equipment downtime and maximize operational availability
Monitor tool crib usage and technician material flow
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Apply RCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurring failures
Lead equipment reliability improvement initiatives and support TPM and Autonomous Maintenance
Use SAP PM, CMMS, and maintenance management systems to manage work orders, schedules, labor utilization, and asset history
Maintain maintenance documentation and equipment histories
Analyze maintenance data and produce performance dashboards and KPI reporting
Support predictive technologies and condition monitoring, including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication analysis
Lead maintenance support for manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utility systems
Coordinate electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, compressed air, and facility infrastructure maintenance
Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and repairs
Interface with suppliers, contractors, and service providers
Enforce EHS, company policy, regulatory, ISO 14001, LOTO, machine safeguarding, and contractor safety requirements
Conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents and near misses, and implement corrective actions
Support IATF 16949 quality compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
Develop training and skill-development plans and support apprenticeship, cross-training, and succession planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or a related discipline preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience with trouble shooting and correcting equipment failures
Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and developing skilled trades technicians
Electrical and mechanical knowledge necessary to perform repairs on a variety of equipment using specific hand and power tools
In-depth knowledge of complex commercial and institutional maintenance procedures, including basic electricity, energy management, and pneumatic control systems
Physical 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 skills
Analytical ability to perform calculations, interpret data from blueprints and manuals, diagnose equipment problems, and solve problems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical components
Knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, Reliability Excellence, TPM, RCA, FMEA, equipment troubleshooting, electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLC fundamentals, CMMS/SAP PM, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, statistical analysis, maintenance planning and scheduling, energy management, and vendor/contractor management
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis 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 of up to 4% of annual salary