Maintenance Supervisor-Lab Operations R&D

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Reporting to the Manager, Lab Operations, the Maintenance Supervisor, Lab Operations is responsible for the maintenance of powertrain testing equipment in three Ann-Arbor facilities working multiple shifts. These facilities are doing performance, durability and emissions testing (Chassis, Engine, Transmission) with Dynamo meters, Emission analyzers, and other test systems in dedicated test cells. This role requires planning and scheduling of maintenance resources, ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld and that regulatory compliance is verified.

The primary internal customers of the Manager, Lab Operations are the PTT managers scheduling and executing powertrain testing; this role also collaborates with TMC and external regulatory bodies, as well as internal Toyota groups with facilities responsibility.

This position will be located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

• Ownership of PTT Lab Ops Core Maintenance Processes:
  • Planned Maintenance – Execution, Preparation, Specification.
  • Unplanned Maintenance/Problem Resolution – Real-time prioritization, timely resolution, transparent communication.
  • Compliance Verification – Timely verification, documentation and reporting of equipment compliance in accordance with regulatory requirements and Toyota standards.
  • Supervision – Direct supervision of Lab Ops maintenance technicians including recruiting, training, daily work allocation and resource management, skill development, performance management and career development.
  • Spare and Consumables Planning – Ensuring adequate inventory of spares and consumables including calibration and test gases, machine spares and consumables for planned maintenance.
  • Safety – Process/Standards and Audits to ensure compliance with Toyota and local safety standards and processes.
• Continuous Improvement of Existing Maintenance Processes:
  • Regulation Changes – By internal authority (Safety R&D, Safety P.E., Security and Environmental) and by external authority (OSHA, ASTM, NEC, NFPA).
  • Product Changes – Including Li-Ion Battery, PT Div. ERP for BEV, New Battery Lab, H2.
  • Development of Maintenance Processes for New Facilities and Equipment – Including processes, tools, standards and training for BEV, New Battery Lab, H2.
• Customer Intimacy:
  • Reporting – Ensure maintenance reporting is timely, accurate and transparent.
  • Meeting – Attend and/or facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual meetings as the PTT Dept. Maintenance representative and SME.
  • Leading – Act as PTT Dept. Maintenance leader, safety, quality, schedule driven.
  • Collaborating – Maintain strong tactical and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Consulting – Maintaining an open‑door policy that encourages maintenance questions and drives curiosity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related technical disciplines (co-op/internship considered).
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience or equivalent in vehicle or Powertrain (PT) Lab Test Supervision.
• Minimum of 8+ years with 24/7/365 Facility Operations and driving improvement from operational KPI’s.
• Experience in record managing and resolving test cell issues and customer…