Senior Manager Maintenance and Asset Reliability

Senior Manager Maintenance and Asset Reliability

Join to apply for the Senior Manager Maintenance and Asset Reliability role at Wahl Clipper Corporation and help keep our Sterling Manufacturing plant at peak performance.

Location: Dixon, IL

$/yr - $/yr

• Senior level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Manufacturing

• Lead TPM Deployment:
  Design, implement, and sustain Total Productive Maintenance practices across all production areas.
• Maximize Equipment Reliability:
  Drive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure high uptime and performance.
• Build & Mentor Teams:
  Recruit, train, and inspire a skilled maintenance workforce focused on safety and ownership.
• Drive Continuous Improvement:
  Partner with operations and engineering to eliminate chronic losses, boost OEE, and reduce costs.
• Manage Capital Assets:
  Oversee lifecycle management of plant equipment and utilities—from installation to optimization.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance:
  Embed safety in every process and maintain strict adherence to OSHA and environmental standards.
• Analyze & Act:
  Track KPIs like MTBF, MTTR, and energy efficiency; lead root cause analysis for systemic issues.
• Future-Proof Operations:
  Guide equipment upgrades, expansions, and commissioning of new assets.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of maintenance leadership in manufacturing, including 5+ years in advanced TPM
• Proven success improving OEE, reducing downtime, and extending asset lifecycle
• Expertise in preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance; CMMS proficiency
• Strong knowledge of plant utilities (HVAC, compressed air, water systems, power distribution)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management preferred
• CMRP certification preferred
• Experience managing capital projects and Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

• Ensures Accountability
• Plans & Aligns
• Manages Complexity
• Develops Talent
• Courage

• Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans
• A generous company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing
• Tuition support to fuel your learning
• Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment

But that's just the beginning. At Wahl, you'll also enjoy:

• A legacy of quality and innovation.
• A team that values your expertise and ideas.
• Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
• A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.

If you're passionate about driving reliability, leading teams, and making a measurable difference, we'd love to meet you. Apply now and help us keep Wahl running strong for the next 100 years.