Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Marion, Ohio

Compensation depending on education and experience; excellent 401(k), GREAT medical benefits day one of employment and more perks!

Contribute to key Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and assist with equipment upgrades alongside a growing international team preparing for new business launches in a cutting-edge technology environment.

Partner directly with a supportive, forward-thinking New Plant Manager to guide and mentor a dedicated team of hardworking maintenance professionals.

• Enjoy comprehensive 3-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your very first day, plus a monthly car and phone stipend.

Earn comp time for managing seasonal plant shutdowns, ensuring your extra effort is directly rewarded.

Join a highly stable, growing organization offering clear upward mobility and future advancement opportunities.

Fast-paced automotive supplier, positioned for growth, is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager to oversee daily manufacturing and facility maintenance operations, preventive and predictive maintenance, and coach and mentor their staff of maintenance technicians in a multi-shift facility. Daily, you will work within an eager, driven leadership team and report directly to the Plant Manager. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department, ensuring compliance with government regulations and maintaining audit-ready status. Identify and implement safety improvements.
• Track, analyze and improve KPIs, such as PM compliance, equipment uptime and maintenance costs. Provide performance reporting and ensure effective follow-up on maintenance tasks, work orders and project management.
• Drive continuous improvement, Kaizen activities and Lean Manufacturing practices like 5S. Anticipate and solve problems promptly.
• Provide electrical and mechanical guidance and resources for maintenance associate development, including training, and skill assessment.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments like Production, Engineering and Scheduling to manage production PMs and holiday shutdowns effectively.
• Develop and manage budgets for maintenance expenses and utilities.
• Complete root cause analysis on recurring issues and issue corrective actions to reduce future breakdowns.
• Work with outside contractors for facility and production projects.
• Support capital equipment projects by preparing the site and electrical needs, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Assist with escalated mechanical and electrical issues in a highly automated environment.
• Oversee MRO spare parts warehouse inventory, including critical spare parts identification, inventory reduction and cycle counting.
• Manage the CMMS system for PM, work order and spare parts management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates should enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, have the ability to coach and mentor their team, have excellent planning skills, and be able to build rapport with their staff quickly; they should also be eager and high energy.

• The company offers competitive medical, dental and vision benefits available day one of employment
• 401K (100% vested after 90 days)
• Paid holidays and shutdown (comp time for working shutdowns)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• This position is eligible for a car and phone stipend

Working holiday shutdowns is required; comp time will be awarded for shutdown work.