What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at GNS North America, Inc.?
Brief Description
Who We Are and What We Do
GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.
Hot and Conventional Stamping
GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals.
Laser Cutting
GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity.
Welding
At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers.
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible for the troubleshooting and maintaining of all equipment and facilities to optimize, safety, cost, and productivity.
- Schedules repairs and work orders. Ensures repairs are done properly. Communicates status of equipment and repairs to appropriate team members.
- Specifies and orders all maintenance supplies such as hydraulic oils and greases for plant equipment
- Maintains spare parts and tracks inventory and usage electronically.
- Establishes, follows and is responsible for preventative maintenance program at the location(s).
- Participates as an active member of the Safety Committee.
- May oversee construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.
- Oversees the maintenance of all building alarm systems.
- Ensures the building and grounds appearance is maintained to a level that provides a good/favorable impression of the company.
- Coordinate the use of the Maintenance Department labor for new equipment installations and modifications with the Engineering Department.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The number of direct reports varies depending upon the location. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the location’s Maintenance department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
- 7-10 years related experience in mechanical, hydraulics and electrical within a manufacturing environment (preferably in the automotive industry).
- 1-3 years of experience in a leadership position
- Maintenance or Journeyman Electrician Certification preferred.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills; excellent business planning and resource allocation skills to meet goals.
- Ability to build and maintain strong teams.
- Proven experience with creating and maintaining Preventative Maintenance program.
- Lean experience including TPM, 5S and Tool Management.
Local candidates only, no relocation assistance or sponsorship is being offered. Please no phone call or third-party solicitations.
GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
