15+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing maintenance.
5+ years in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role.
Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Proficient in PLC programming, robotic systems, and machine vision systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schematics.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and enforce health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance.
Foster a strong safety culture through employee engagement and improvement initiatives.
Support EH&S activities, including audits and regulatory compliance.
Implement and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Plan and oversee maintenance and repair activities for all equipment.
Conduct inspections to troubleshoot and resolve issues proactively.
Manage maintenance resources and coordinate contractor work.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.
Engagement in cross-departmental collaboration for operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and enforce health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures that support a safe workplace and ensure compliance with OSHA, company standards, and applicable environmental regulations.
Foster and support a strong safety culture across maintenance and manufacturing operations through active employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) activities, including audits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), regulatory compliance, and implementation of safety and environmental programs.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility systems, injection molding equipment and tooling, manual and automated assembly equipment, robotic systems, and paint booth operations to minimize equipment downtime and maximize reliability.
Ensure all equipment meets safety, quality, and productivity requirements while maintaining the effectiveness of poka-yoke and error-proofing systems.
Plan, prioritize, schedule, and oversee maintenance and repair activities for all company equipment and facilities.
Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facility systems to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues before they impact production.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts involving electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, PLC-controlled systems, robotics, and vision systems.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee all equipment repairs and maintenance activities throughout the facility to ensure minimal disruption to production.
Manage maintenance resources, allocate workloads, and ensure efficient utilization of personnel and equipment.
Identify spare parts requirements, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and coordinate procurement activities to support maintenance operations.
Maintain accurate maintenance, environmental, and regulatory records, logs, and reports, including daily maintenance activities.
Supervise, train, develop, coach, and mentor maintenance personnel to improve technical skills, performance, and overall department effectiveness.
Establish performance expectations, goals, and deliverables for maintenance team members and conduct performance evaluations.
Manage and coordinate work performed by contractors and external service providers to ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and performance standards.
Develop and manage maintenance department budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining operational reliability.
Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment uptime, downtime, maintenance effectiveness, safety performance, and cost control.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EH&S departments to support plant objectives, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Required
15+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing maintenance.
5+ years of experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role.
Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Strong knowledge of PLC programming, robotic systems, and machine vision systems.
Experience planning, scheduling, and managing maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and electrical/mechanical schematics.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven leadership experience, including employee supervision, coaching, and performance management.
Excellent organizational, training, development, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Experience managing maintenance budgets, inventory controls, and contractor relationships.
Experience with continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
Physical & Work Environment
Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond to equipment or facility issues as necessary.
Occasional lifting, walking, climbing, and working around industrial equipment may be required.
