What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Maintenance position at AESC US?
Job Description
Description & Requirements
AESC is looking to add a Manager, Maintenance to our team in Smyrna, TN.
AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.
AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.
About The Role
The Manager, Maintenance is responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors, Technologists, Technicians, and Scheduler/Planners to ensure that all equipment operates efficiently and effectively within the plant. This role is critical in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to safety, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and cost reduction, with the ultimate goal of improving profitability. The Manager, Maintenance works closely with plant leadership to develop maintenance strategies, track budgets, and oversee the continuous improvement of equipment uptime and safety performance.
What You Will Do
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and manage a team of Maintenance Supervisors, Technologists, Technicians, Scheduler/Planners, and Maintenance Engineers to ensure optimal performance.
Develop, train, and audit maintenance activities across all levels of the organization to ensure standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership and support for new equipment installations, including training, maintainability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct staff meetings and foster a positive environment that encourages the achievement of all KPIs and continuous improvement goals.
Performance Management
Develop standardized KPI metrics to track and improve performance across the maintenance team, focusing on increasing equipment uptime and reducing costs.
Lead benchmarking activities for technical and management improvements, ensuring global best practices are shared and implemented across all plants.
Manage safety performance within the maintenance team, proactively identifying potential safety issues and implementing preventive measures tavoid accidents.
Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly OEE meetings tmonitor progress and institute countermeasures to address top technical issues.
Project & Budget Management
Develop and manage maintenance budgets in coordination with plant leadership and track maintenance costs, ensuring adherence to budgetand cost-saving measures.
Provide project coordination for equipment specification, shipping, installation, debugging, and program launch activities.
Review and approve expense reports, P-card purchases, and work with vendors to manage costs and ensure high-quality service.
Develop justifications for capital expenditures (CapEx) related tmaintenance and equipment improvements.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the maintenance team, using root cause analysis and Systematic Cause Analysis Techniques (SCQT) to address recurring issues.
Identify opportunities for technical improvements and implement new maintenance processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Lead the team in troubleshooting equipment failures, identifying root causes, and developing long-term corrective actions.
Contract Management
Manage relationships with contract service groups, ensuring cost control and quality of service in maintenance-related activities.
Oversee technical and maintenance management training provided by external service providers, ensuring alignment with internal standards and goals.
Complete other duties as assigned
What We Offer
Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.
We Offer
Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.
Qualifications
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline or technical field is preferred.
2-5 years of supervisory experience, providing leadership, coaching, and training to subordinates or contractors with differentiated roles. Experience leading teams with distinct functions and titles but similar objectives.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other PC applications to create non-standard, creative products for project tracking and reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and lead a team towards achieving defined goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Ability to recognize and address safety concerns, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
Travel Requirements
This role may require occasional travel to other gigafactory sites for equipment buyoff, training, or cross-functional project meetings. Travel will vary based on the need to support global initiatives and new plant setups.
Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (Training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
Understands and follows all standards of ISO12001 environmental standards. (Training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
What is “Nice to Have”?
Experience in both Greenfield and Brownfield projects, with a proven track record of success in setting up new plant facilities or retooling existing operations.
Maintenance or reliability certification, such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certifications, with hands-on experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with automated processes and high-volume manufacturing in the automotive or battery production sector.
Project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving long-term maintenance goals and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Global experience, working with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to implement best practices and share knowledge.
Description & Requirements
AESC is looking to add a Manager, Maintenance to our team in Smyrna, TN.
- Full-Time
- On-site
- Smyrna, TN
AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.
AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.
About The Role
The Manager, Maintenance is responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors, Technologists, Technicians, and Scheduler/Planners to ensure that all equipment operates efficiently and effectively within the plant. This role is critical in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to safety, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and cost reduction, with the ultimate goal of improving profitability. The Manager, Maintenance works closely with plant leadership to develop maintenance strategies, track budgets, and oversee the continuous improvement of equipment uptime and safety performance.
What You Will Do
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and manage a team of Maintenance Supervisors, Technologists, Technicians, Scheduler/Planners, and Maintenance Engineers to ensure optimal performance.
Develop, train, and audit maintenance activities across all levels of the organization to ensure standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership and support for new equipment installations, including training, maintainability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct staff meetings and foster a positive environment that encourages the achievement of all KPIs and continuous improvement goals.
Performance Management
Develop standardized KPI metrics to track and improve performance across the maintenance team, focusing on increasing equipment uptime and reducing costs.
Lead benchmarking activities for technical and management improvements, ensuring global best practices are shared and implemented across all plants.
Manage safety performance within the maintenance team, proactively identifying potential safety issues and implementing preventive measures tavoid accidents.
Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly OEE meetings tmonitor progress and institute countermeasures to address top technical issues.
Project & Budget Management
Develop and manage maintenance budgets in coordination with plant leadership and track maintenance costs, ensuring adherence to budgetand cost-saving measures.
Provide project coordination for equipment specification, shipping, installation, debugging, and program launch activities.
Review and approve expense reports, P-card purchases, and work with vendors to manage costs and ensure high-quality service.
Develop justifications for capital expenditures (CapEx) related tmaintenance and equipment improvements.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the maintenance team, using root cause analysis and Systematic Cause Analysis Techniques (SCQT) to address recurring issues.
Identify opportunities for technical improvements and implement new maintenance processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Lead the team in troubleshooting equipment failures, identifying root causes, and developing long-term corrective actions.
Contract Management
Manage relationships with contract service groups, ensuring cost control and quality of service in maintenance-related activities.
Oversee technical and maintenance management training provided by external service providers, ensuring alignment with internal standards and goals.
Complete other duties as assigned
What We Offer
Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.
We Offer
- Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
- Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with company match
- Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
- Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
- Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
- Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.
Qualifications
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline or technical field is preferred.
2-5 years of supervisory experience, providing leadership, coaching, and training to subordinates or contractors with differentiated roles. Experience leading teams with distinct functions and titles but similar objectives.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other PC applications to create non-standard, creative products for project tracking and reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and lead a team towards achieving defined goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Ability to recognize and address safety concerns, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
Travel Requirements
This role may require occasional travel to other gigafactory sites for equipment buyoff, training, or cross-functional project meetings. Travel will vary based on the need to support global initiatives and new plant setups.
Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (Training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
Understands and follows all standards of ISO12001 environmental standards. (Training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
What is “Nice to Have”?
Experience in both Greenfield and Brownfield projects, with a proven track record of success in setting up new plant facilities or retooling existing operations.
Maintenance or reliability certification, such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certifications, with hands-on experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with automated processes and high-volume manufacturing in the automotive or battery production sector.
Project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving long-term maintenance goals and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Global experience, working with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to implement best practices and share knowledge.
