Maintenance Group Manager

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

Emerson is seeking a Maintenance Group Manager in Debrecen, Hungary. This hybrid role involves leading a maintenance team to ensure safe and efficient operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving advancements in preventive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, experience in maintenance or manufacturing, and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support daily activities of the maintenance team for safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop team capabilities through coaching, performance support, and professional development.
Drive improvements in preventive and planned maintenance programs.
Apply and continuously improve TPM principles and methodologies.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and facilitate corrective actions.
Monitor, analyze, and improve maintenance KPIs and implement action plans.
Partner closely with production, engineering, quality, and other cross-functional teams.
Utilize Lean principles to identify, reduce, and eliminate operational losses.
Champion a mindset of continuous improvement and encourage team participation.
Promote a proactive maintenance strategy.
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automation, Maintenance Engineering).
Experience in a maintenance, reliability, manufacturing, or technical operations environment.
Experience leading, coaching, or developing teams in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Knowledge of preventive and planned maintenance principles and best practices.
Practical experience applying TPM methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and make effective decisions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
Experience using data, metrics, and performance indicators to drive improvements.
A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence.
Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and teamwork.
Fluency in English and Hungarian.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or a related technical discipline.
Experience leading maintenance improvement, reliability, or operational excellence initiatives.
Knowledge and practical application of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
Experience monitoring and improving maintenance KPIs and asset performance metrics.
Demonstrated success in reducing equipment downtime and improving asset reliability.
Experience supporting TPM implementation and sustainability efforts.
Professional certifications or training in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering, or Maintenance Excellence.
Experience managing organizational or process changes and engaging teams through transformation initiatives.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships across production, engineering, quality, and support functions.
Experience developing high-performing teams and fostering employee engagement.
Technical expertise related to manufacturing equipment, automation, industrial systems, or maintenance technologies.

Benefits

Emerson prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
Foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
Ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture.
Support through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.

Skills

TPMLean manufacturingSix SigmaReliability Engineering

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