Maintenance Mgr

As the largest manufacturer of wheels for the global marketplace, Maxion Wheels is continually seeking motivated individuals who have what it takes to make a positive impact on our business and our customers. Our long history, and our products, internationally recognized for their quality and innovation, make us one of the most respected OEM suppliers in the automotive industry.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Responsible for coordinating and directing operation activities and communication in the Maintenance department, including department budgets, scheduling and planning, and efficient manpower utilization and implementation of effective quality systems.  Responsible for training and development of human resources, administration of plant policies and procedures, promotion of continual improvement, and all other activities necessary in achieving plant and department goals. Monitors and maintains the safety, health and environmental programs in the area

Preventive Maintenance

• • • Coordinate with Production managers for machine availability to perform maintenance activities
    • Communicate with Production Material Control Planner to assess feasibility of shutting down line.
    • Coordinate modifications, fabrications, process changes and training issues with Engineering department
    • Maintain consistent communication with supervisors and technicians during maintenance activities
    • Monitor equipment activities
    • Communicate with all departments

Predictive and Productive Maintenance

• • • Coordinate and direct predictive and productive maintenance programs such as tool wear, optimization of uptime, fluid analysis, infrared monitoring and vibration analysis

Building Maintenance

• Coordinate modifications, fabrications, process changes and training with Engineering department
• Maintain consistent communication with supervisors and technicians during building maintenance activities
• Monitor building maintenance activities
• Oversee outside contractors on building maintenance
• Coordinate maintenance with all departments

Grounds Maintenance

• Oversee minor repair work
• Coordinate maintenance with all departments

Personnel / Department Management

• Participate in hiring process
• Conduct and/or review Maintenance Department employee performance evaluations
• Identify training needs
• Coordinate training activities
• Provide job counseling
• Complete reporting instruments
• Facilitate monthly maintenance meetings
• Communicate with all departments
• Considers the environmental management system requirements, HSEQ policy, and HSE objectives and ensures the resources needed to meet these requirements are available within department
• Ensures the maintenance department contributes to the EMS conformance and desired results.

Budgetary Control

• Approve requisitions
• Monitor costs on each cost center
• Investigate and research excessive costs
• CapEx coordination

Technical/Advisory Resource

• Develop and/or resource curriculum for training needs
• Facilitate on-site/off-site training
• Develop electrical/electronic and hydraulic skills among department employees

Upholds safety & sustainability culture responsibilities

• Perform Tiered Safety Audits
• Perform or support Incident Investigations
• Ensure direct reports are following all safety rules
• Support and execute safety and environmental training
• Support Maxion Risk Assessments
• Perform Behavior Based Safety Observations
• Develop an individual documented Safety and Sustainability Commitment Statement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level:  Bachelors’ degree in related field
• Education Program: Management, Engineering
• Language Requirements: English

EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing and mechanical background
• Strong background in preventive, predictive, and productive maintenance
• 5 years successful experience in maintenance or related technical supervision

KNOWLEDGE:

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel Frequency: 5%
• The position is situated in an office environment with climate controlled environment.  Exposure to plant environment (operating machinery, temperature, noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals used in the manufacture of the product) during daily activities and interactions as required in effectively communicating, training and coaching team members. 

• Office environment with appropriate office equipment, electronic systems (hardware & software) to effectively accomplish required work assignments and management of function.
• Sitting, standing, lifting (generally under 20 lbs.), bending in performance of office related duties.

DISCLAIMER

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Maxion Wheels maintains a written and widely distributed policy on equal employment opportunity. The company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, administers policies, bases decisions and conducts all personnel activities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability (to the extent an undue hardship is not imposed), status as a covered veteran or other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.