Maintenance Manager at Goodyear in Clarksdale, MS

Maintenance Manager Location: US MS Clarksdale Plt NA04 As a Maintenance Manager, you will be a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for leading maintenance and reliability efforts that support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations. You will maintain a strong presence on the plant floor, partner closely with operations and engineering, and lead salaried and hourly associates to drive equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and sound financial decision‑making in support of the Clarksdale facility’s business objectives. Why This Role Matters This role directly impacts associate safety, equipment reliability, and operational continuity by ensuring maintenance issues are identified and resolved before they affect production or quality. This position plays a critical role in controlling costs and improving financial performance through effective budget management, downtime reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role serves as a key partner within the plant leadership team, strengthening collaboration between maintenance, operations, and engineering to support long‑term business success. What You Will Do Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support consistent production performance. Manage and develop salaried and hourly maintenance associates, ensuring proper coverage, skill development, and effective labor utilization. Drive safety, quality, and cost KPIs by addressing maintenance‑related risks, responding quickly to equipment issues, and implementing sustainable solutions. Own maintenance budgets and financial decisions, identifying cost‑reduction opportunities while maintaining operational reliability. Partner with plant leadership, operations, and engineering on capital projects, reliability improvements, and long‑term asset strategies. Oversee contractors, vendors, purchase orders, and storeroom operations while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety policies. What We’re Looking For Bachelors degree with 5+ years of experience or in lieu of degree 10 or more years of experience engineering/maintenance management in an industrial environment Experience leading maintenance or engineering teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with accountability for equipment reliability and workforce performance. Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems, continuous improvement practices, and reliability‑focused decision making. #LI-FG1 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.