Maintenance Group Manager

Emerson · Manufacturing & Industrial

DEBRECEN, HAJDÚ BIHAR, Hungary
On-site
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead, coach, and support the daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Develop team capabilities through ongoing coaching, performance support, and professional development opportunities.

Drive improvements in preventive and planned maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and operational performance.

Apply and continuously improve TPM principles and methodologies across maintenance activities.

Identify root causes of equipment failures and recurring issues, facilitating the development of sustainable corrective actions.

Monitor, analyze, and improve maintenance key performance indicators (KPIs), defining and implementing action plans where needed.

Partner closely with production, process engineering, quality, and other cross-functional teams to achieve shared operational goals.

Utilize Lean principles to identify, reduce, and eliminate operational losses and inefficiencies.

Champion a mindset of continuous improvement and encourage team participation in improvement initiatives.

Promote a proactive maintenance strategy focused on preventing issues before they occur and continuously improving processes.

Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support business objectives and operational excellence.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its goals. You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information, while balancing immediate priorities with long-term objectives. You actively seek opportunities for improvement, encourage innovation, and drive sustainable results through collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related field.

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 to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.

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

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

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.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Guided by our values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion, Emerson is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can contribute, learn, and succeed. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and career paths and encourage individuals who are excited about this opportunity to apply, even if their experience does not align with every qualification listed. We recognize that skills and potential can be developed through a variety of experiences, and we value the unique perspectives each employee brings to our organization.

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