Maintenance Supervisor

Multimatic Michigan, part of the Multimatic group of companies, is a new facility in Jackson, Michigan. Our core strength is manufacturing fully engineered, high quality components and assemblies for high-volume as well as niche vehicle manufacturers. Multimatic Michigan uses advanced proprietary manufacturing processes.

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for supervising, directing, planning and implementing all skilled trade activities to optimize production equipment, safety, cost, machine up‑time, and product quality in an automotive manufacturing environment.

• Institute, review and rationalize all PM’s and improve the program to reduce downtime and improve overall maintenance costs.
• Lead a multi‑technical team across multiple shifts and ensure open and effective communication within the department, other departments, external contractors, and vendors.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams.
• Approve associate timecards daily and complete all attendance paperwork accurately.
• Work with PLC, robotics, and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Assess associate training needs and plan & schedule training as necessary.
• Manage and direct all department associates; assess performance, provide feedback, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Assign associates to troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace machinery for maximum utilization.
• Coordinate weekly PM schedules to optimize skilled trade effectiveness when equipment is available.
• Plan, schedule and manage all shutdown and start‑up related activities.
• Recommend a budget plan and participate in capital projects.
• Drive productivity, safety and process improvement opportunities.
• Use instructions, manuals, pre‑established guidelines and forms to perform job functions and recommend internal system improvements.
• Be flexible, capable, and willing to provide assistance to tasks as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Work in compliance with IATF
  16949 and ISO
  14001 standards.
• Comply with all legislative requirements of MIOSHA.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Post‑secondary diploma from a technical college.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the repair of production equipment, preferably for an automotive parts manufacturer.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Journeyman certification an asset.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experience working with PLC’s.
• Strong problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a friendly work environment.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the selection and assessment process for job posting applicants with disabilities.