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Wahl Clipper Corporation

Senior Manager Maintenance and Asset Reliability

Wahl Clipper Corporation, Sterling, Illinois, United States, 61081

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Senior Manager Maintenance and Asset Reliability

role at

Wahl Clipper Corporation

and help keep our Sterling Manufacturing plant at peak performance.

Location:

Dixon, IL

Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Job Details

Senior level:

Director

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Management and Manufacturing

Industry:

Manufacturing

What You'll Do

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

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.

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