Senior Manager Maintenance and Asset Reliability

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Powering Reliability at Wahl Clipper

For over a century, Wahl Clipper has been a global leader in grooming innovation. Now, we're looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to keep our Sterling Manufacturing plant running at peak performance. As our Senior Manager of Maintenance & Asset Reliability, you'll be the driving force behind equipment uptime, safety, and operational excellence-because when our machines hum, our customers smile.

What You'll Do

You'll lead a high-performing maintenance team and champion reliability strategies that keep production moving. Your day-to-day will include:

• 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.
  
  

What You Bring

• 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
  
  

Core Competencies

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

Why You'll Love Wahl Clipper

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth, including:

• 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.
  
  

Ready to Make an Impact?

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.