Interim Maintenance Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

About the role

Interim Maintenance Manager – Automotive Manufacturing in the Knoxville, TN area. Immediate need, interim/contract engagement starting ASAP with a minimum 4‑week commitment and likely extension to approximately 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for plant maintenance activities
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of highly automated production and assembly equipment
• Drive equipment reliability, uptime, and timely resolution of production issues
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Utilize ERP/CMMS systems for maintenance planning, scheduling, and work‑order management
• Prioritize maintenance activities around production requirements
• Partner with production, engineering, controls, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues
• Support troubleshooting involving FANUC robotics and Allen‑Bradley PLC/control systems
• Identify recurring equipment issues and opportunities to improve maintenance effectiveness
• Provide leadership during weekend and off‑hour maintenance activities as required

Requirements

• Maintenance Manager or senior maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing or assembly operations
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of FANUC robotic systems
• Strong familiarity with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and industrial controls
• Experience with ERP/CMMS‑based maintenance planning and scheduling
• Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and coordinate effectively with production and engineering
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work onsite in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Flexibility to support approximately 55+ hours per week, including weekends and off‑hours as operational needs require

Pay

Competitive rate based on experience.

Schedule

Onsite | Primarily 1st Shift | Approximately 55+ Hours/Week