Maintenance & Reliability Manager

What you will do

Under minimal supervision perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. Maintain and improve facilities. Manage and facilitate the maintenance team, which will consist of hourly and salary positions.

How you will do it

• Broadly – Maintain operations of plant and equipment in a state capable of delivering planned production levels with required product quality, in line with maintenance cost targets.

• Responsible for all equipment repairs to include coordination with outside resources as needed.

• Monitor repair progress by keeping an indicator of work progress against the plan. Update the progress of each job; initiate corrective actions as required.

• Comply with all lock out tag out and other safety norms and regulations set by the industry.

• Coordinate with production management to establish short/ mid/ long term priorities and schedule repairs accordingly.

• Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment, and initiate reordering when necessary in coordination with maintenance planner.

• Track, evaluate, and drive improvement in department KPIs including; MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and post-PM performance. Support TPM initiatives.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Combination of technical education and experience will be considered.

• 3+ years as a maintenance supervisor in a manufacturing setting.

• Maintenance experience required on electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting.

Preferred

• PLC, HMI, and E&I experience preferred.

• Experience with OSHA 14000, 18000 and TS audit standards.

• Proficient on Popular CMMS solutions like Maximo 7.6, SAP Maintenance & Prisma.

For states that require pay transparency by law, the expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the particular field or function.

What we do here

Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.


Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing

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