Maintenance Manager

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a leading automotive supplier(manufacturer) in NW Ohio.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the maintenance group functions in a high volume, fast paced, 3 shift manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, optimizes performance, and leads a team of maintenance skilled tradesman, supervisors, and engineers.

• Establish, implement and maintain continuous plant operation by establishing preventative maintenance, equipment modification and repair programs to meet and exceed customer requirements and expectations while providing a safe environment for employees.
• Provide direction and assistance to the Maintenance departments that will assist meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements.
• Establish, implement and maintain a total maintenance system
• Responsible for developing an effective and functional Preventative Maintenance system
• Successful capital project plan adherence and expense budget efficiency
• Maintenance inventory: critical parts identification, BOM development
• Work with Engineering/Quality/Production departments to provide input on equipment design and ensure quality standards are met and maintained
• Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance quality and efficiencies
• Manage efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, process, utilities, facilities, controls and safety/security systems.
• Provide expertise in reducing cost of maintenance
• Arrange training for employees both on floor and in classroom on maintenance safety
• Oversee training, skill development and apprenticeship programs
• Develop a strong supplier base
• Involved in equipment purchases and components
• Develop equipment standards and strategies for future expansion
• Contributes to a safe and clean work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to

• Minimum Associate Degree in technical studies
• Strong maintenance management/leadership experience in high volume manufacturing
• Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Skilled Trades, Engineering, Technical, and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.

Our clients include some of the largest and most respected manufacturing, architectural, and engineering companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades.