Manager, Maintenance

Job Description

Job Summary:

DMTN- Dept.292 1 st shift

Position is for Manager of ES Division Machine Shop, Die Repair, Cutter Tool Shop and Spare Parts. Responsible for Plant Operations support across all shifts, coordinating and monitoring daily activities. (Production, Maintenance, Engineering and campus activities.)

• An updated resume is required for consideration**
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Oversees directly, and through a group of leaders, the daily activities of the Shops and Spare Parts areas.
• Provides strategic leadership and direction for multiple areas including Machine Shops, Die Shops, Cutter Tool Shop, & Spare Parts)
• Manages Spare Parts department for efficiency, cost savings, and availability focusing on zero machine downtime due to spare parts working closely with Production Maintenance, Facilities, Production, and Engineering.
• Ensures adherence to safety requirements within responsible areas. Operates within OSHA and DENSO safety requirements. Promotes safety as priority regardless of the perceived urgency of any situation. Leader must set the example and expectation that safety is paramount in all activities.
• Develops and maintains strong cross functional relationships, develops effective organizational planning, goal setting and a culture of continuous improvement. Uses process improvement and direct engagement to enhance the skills and abilities of techs and leaders.
• Designs short-term strategies, procedures and people utilization with an end goal of improving efficiency, productivity, delivery and performance. These actions are to reduce cost and produce high value results for the Division.
• Builds systems to maintain department quality and operation. Regular follow up with team on current condition of the department and provide direction/priority to meet Annual Plan targets.
• Quantifies and analyzes individual shops performance, equipment utilization, product quality, people utilization, inventory management, facility setup, efficiency and operating expenses for assigned areas. Uses this data to make decisions for skill training and department capability advancement through training and/or capital investment.
• Collaborates with customers and shop leaders to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in shop performance. Builds development plans for individuals and shop to achieve highest value from all resources.
• Creates operating budgets and capital budgets with other leadership team members. Manages department expense budget. Develops short and long-term cost containment/reduction strategies.
• Produces and presents business condition reports to top management.
• Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, scheduling, associate counseling, discipline, evaluating work performance and assisting in skill development.
• Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one on one contact.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Note: This position may require some off shift and weekend support (24/7 operation)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Leadership experience in Maintenance, Machining, Engineering or a related field.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable information and monitor achievement
• Experience in Machining and/or Die Maintenance processes Strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects across multiple departments.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• In depth knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, and terms
• Experience:
• 8 years of Maintenance or Machine Shop department management
• 3 years of Spare Parts Management
• An equivalent combination of degree and experience can be considered.