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Job Overview
The Senior Maintenance Manager leads and optimizes all maintenance and reliability activities at the South Harbor Manufacturing Operations site to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production. This role is responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, improving asset reliability, and advancing operational excellence through proactive maintenance strategies, strong workforce leadership, and continuous improvement. The position plays a critical role in supporting production throughput, safety performance, and long-term asset health across the facility.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and direct the maintenance organization to ensure safe execution of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities
- Establish and execute maintenance and reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and EHS teams to support production goals, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and manage maintenance budgets, including labor, materials, spare parts, and contracted services, to meet cost and performance targets
- Implement standardized maintenance processes, work management systems, and reliability best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture
- Coach, mentor, and evaluate maintenance leaders and skilled trades to build technical capability, engagement, and succession readiness
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed
- Work environment consistent with a typical office and manufacturing setting
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods throughout the workday
- Frequent movement throughout the facility to attend meetings, access work areas, and interact with employees
Qualifications/Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 8–10 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience leading supervisors and skilled trades teams
Preferred:
- Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and preventive/predictive maintenance programs
- Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance performance metrics
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
- Financial acumen with experience managing maintenance budgets and cost controls
- Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CMRP) are a plus
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.