Paint Shop Maintenance Lead - Reliability & PM/CBM Champion

The Maintenance Specialist - Paint Shop is responsible for the development, standardization, deployment, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices for paint equipment across Stellantis manufacturing operations. The role ensures the effective application of the Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) within maintenance processes by supporting CMMS optimization, preventive and autonomous maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, quality system integration, and maintenance skill development, while respecting established plant labor agreements and boundaries. The Paint Central Maintenance Planning Lead is responsible for establishing, standardizing, and continuously improving maintenance planning strategies across Stellantis manufacturing operations. This role ensures effective deployment and optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, governance of maintenance data within CMMS system, and alignment with Stellantis Maintenance Domain and Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) standards. The position plays a critical role in driving equipment reliability, reducing breakdowns, and improving maintenance performance through standardized processes, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration across plants and regions. Key Responsibilities Support a safe working environment by embedding safety requirements into maintenance standards Develop and standardize preventive maintenance (PM) strategies, SMPs, and planning processes across paint operations Govern CMMS systems, ensuring accurate asset structure, work order standards, and data integrity Optimize PM and predictive maintenance using reliability data (MTBF, MTTR) and support transition to condition-based maintenance (CBM) Monitor maintenance KPIs and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement using PDCA Partner with plant teams, engineering, and suppliers to drive alignment, governance, and best practice sharing Support SIS audits, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and lead gap identification with defined action plans Works with the academy to develop maintenance training modules Provide technical guidance, support training, and ensure consistent implementation of maintenance standards Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field and 5 years of paint shop experience Experience with maintenance procedures for paint (Phosphate, Ecoat, Powder, Sealer, Robotics, PLC, Controls) Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Knowledge of Lean manufacturing Knowledge of predictive maintenance practices Ability to travel and work weekends/holidays as needed Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Engineering or related field 10 years of relevant experience CMMS knowledge Lean/SIS experience Data/analytics tools experience (Power BI, etc.) Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it. Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy. Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most. Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We Help You Plan For The Future With An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind. Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products. Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and your passions: Tuition reimbursement Student loan refinancing programs 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work. At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. EOE / Disability / Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Stellantis