Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Maintenance Manager

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHopkinsville, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Leadership experience in Maintenance, Machining, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Ability to translate strategy into actionable information and monitor achievement is preferred.
Ability to lead multiple projects across multiple departments is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred.
Strong organizational and time-management skills are preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, and terminology is preferred.
Eight or more years of maintenance management experience is required.
An equivalent combination of degree and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily plant maintenance activities directly and through a maintenance team leader.
Provide strategic leadership and direction for all areas of plant operations.
Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships to support organizational planning, goal setting, continuous improvement through process improvement, and the development of maintenance staff skills and abilities.
Design short-term strategies, procedures, and people utilization to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, productivity, and performance while reducing inventory and waste and maintaining product quality and operating expenses.
Create operating and capital budgets with other leadership team members.
Manage the department expense budget and participate in business planning and budgeting.
Develop short- and long-term cost containment and reduction strategies.
Perform human resources activities, including tracking time and attendance, counseling associates, scheduling, evaluating work performance, and assisting with skill development.
Foster high morale and teamwork through daily interaction and one-on-one contact with subordinates.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Oversees directly and through a maintenance team leader, the daily maintenance activities of the plant and provides strategic leadership and direction for all areas of the plant operations.

Develops and maintains strong cross functional relationships in order to develop effective organizational planning, goal setting and a culture of continuous improvement through process improvement and enhancing the skills and abilities of maintenance staff.

Designs short-term strategies, procedures and people utilization with an end goal of improving equipment reliability, efficiency, productivity and performance while reducing inventory and waste and also maintaining product quality and operating expenses.

Creates operating budgets and capital budgets with other leadership team members. Manages department expense budget. Participates in the business planning and budgeting process.

Develops short and long-term cost containment/reduction strategies.

Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development.

Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one on one contact. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Leadership experience in Maintenance, Machining, Engineering or a related field.
Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable information and monitor achievement
Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects across multiple departments.
Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
In depth knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, and terms
Experience:
- 8+ years of Maintenance management
An equivalent combination of degree and experience can be considered.

About the Company

Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Denso Thermal Systems S.p.A. designs, develops, manufactures and sells automotive thermal solutions including air-conditioning systems, engine cooling, heat exchangers, radiators and compressors, plus integrated cockpit and front-end modules for cars, commercial vehicles, tractors, and buses. Its systems regulate cabin temperature and engine cooling by circulating refrigerants and transferring heat, while cockpit modules combine instruments and front-end parts into a single assembly. As part of the DENSO Group with a global manufacturing and aftermarket footprint, it differentiates itself through a broad, end-to-end product lineup across multiple vehicle types. Its goal is to deliver reliable, efficient thermal solutions and integrated vehicle modules to OEMs and aftermarket customers worldwide, supporting safe and comfortable mobility across diverse mobility sectors.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Kariya, Japan
Founded: 1947

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