Maintenance & Reliability Manager

How You Will Do It Utilize downtime, failure, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost data to prioritize reliability initiatives and drive data-based decisions. Establish and strengthen preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and reduce failures.

What We Look For

The successful candidate is a strong technical and people leader who combines data-driven decision-making with a passion for reliability, continuous improvement, and team development. This individual thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can effectively balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term reliability strategy. Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or an equivalent combination of education and 15+ years of manufacturing maintenance and/or operations experience. 7+ years of industrial maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience. 3+ years of leadership experience. Proven success improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime. Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical systems. Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning/scheduling. Strong Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to analyze OEE, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, and maintenance cost metrics. Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

Preferred Experience

• Preferred Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Predictive Maintenance experience.
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) experience.
• PLC and controls knowledge.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment.

What we do here Tampa - Fully Integrated Plant Tampa, Florida

Tampa - Fully Integrated Plant Tampa, Florida is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate or label our batteries into the final product for our customers. We opened in 1958 and employ more than 280 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way and Adopt-A-Road Tampa. #LI-SG1 #LI-ONSITE

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.
• This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry.