Manager Facilities and Maintenance

Maintenance, Facilities and Infrastructure Manager
JTEKT Automotive North America
Old Grove Rd, Piedmont, SC
Reports to: Plant Manager
Salaried Exempt
Level 207

Summary/Purpose

To provide leadership to the areas of maintenance, facilities and infrastructure/IT.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily

• Lead and monitor primary functions of maintenance, facilities, infrastructure and IT, including planning, technical development, capital planning and daily support
• Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for all reporting functions
• Develop strategy to satisfy customers, shareholders and team members
• Responsible for department performance, analyzing cause and effect and taking appropriate action
• Develop and be accountable to operating plan and financial commitments
• Communicate operating plan targets, action plans and financial commitments
• Promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery and cost performance through Kaizen and lead positive changes
• Support staff and team members by providing training, instruction and leadership with regards to personal growth and job performance
• Participates as a key member of JTEKT leadership team helping to set direction for the organization and support continual improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position supervises maintenance, facilities, and infrastructure teams.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

• Leadership skills with ability to motivate large groups with positive attitude and high motivation
• Ability to correct inappropriate behaviors in a fair and consistent manner
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to promote a team environment
• Sold problem-solving skills using a variety of statistical and root cause tools
• Excellent organizational skills that promote efficiency and leadership
• Budget preparation and control experience
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication systems, PLC, nomenclature, close tolerance measurement, CNC, CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management systems) and IT systems
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical blueprints, electrical diagrams, electrical distribution systems, compressed air systems and HVAC systems.
• High-volume manufacturing process experience with machining and assembly operations
• General knowledge of heating, cooling, ventilation systems, and IATF 16949/ISO requirements
• Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills
• Flexible working hours, overtime and travel is required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 8 or more years of related direct supervisory experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
• Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
• May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.