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Krones

Manager – Machine Maintenance and Facilities

Krones

. Lead, coach, and develop machine maintenance technicians, facilities technicians, contractors, and support staff .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeWisconsin • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, coach, and develop machine maintenance technicians, facilities technicians, contractors, and support staff
  • Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, staffing plans, training programs, and succession plans
  • Coordinate maintenance coverage across multiple shifts and operational departments
  • Lead corrective, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance activities
  • Prioritize maintenance based on production requirements, business risk, equipment criticality, and customer commitments
  • Oversee troubleshooting and recovery from equipment failures to minimize downtime
  • Develop and improve maintenance programs for CNC machining centers, fabrication and welding equipment, assembly equipment, material handling systems, cranes and hoists, compressors, robotics, and automation systems
  • Manage facility infrastructure and building systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, fire protection, and emergency power
  • Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers
  • Monitor uptime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and downtime trends
  • Lead root cause failure analyses and corrective actions
  • Ensure OSHA, environmental, and regulatory compliance
  • Manage equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, startup, facility expansion, layout optimization, and capital improvement projects
  • Drive continuous improvement, energy efficiency, maintenance effectiveness, and 5S initiatives
  • Control maintenance labor, contractor expenditures, facility operating costs, and spare parts inventory
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Safety teams
  • Support ISO compliance and manufacturing excellence programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7-10 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience
  • Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing facility operations and contractors
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining centers, manufacturing equipment, and industrial maintenance practices
  • Expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial electrical systems, PLC controls, and automated manufacturing systems
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and building infrastructure
  • Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance principles
  • Experience with CMMS and SAP for maintenance planning, asset management, work order administration, and performance tracking
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and electrical diagrams
  • Effective organizational, planning, multitasking, communication, negotiation, project management, and change management skills
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Strong integrity and attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or related field (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Competitive salary and benefits program
  • Generous health/dental/vision package
  • 401(k) program
  • Career opportunities to learn and develop skills
  • Inclusive environment where team members feel supported and valued