Maintenance Manager

SMW - Taylor
25575 Brest
Taylor, MI 48180, USA

Amsted Automotive, Cold Form & Finishing (CFF) Division, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep of our facilities, equipment, and systems to ensure safe, efficient operation for our Taylor, Michigan facility. This role is responsible for scheduling and supervising maintenance staff, coordinating work with external vendors, and implementing effective preventive maintenance programs. The Maintenance Manager will also manage maintenance budgets, monitor inventory, and ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards

• Communicate directly with the production department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Communicate directly with the Quality department to ensure maintenance technicians effectively support and follow all QA policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a team, to ensure strong two‑way communication and timely resolution of maintenance issues.
• Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance department to ensure accurate, current guidance for all technicians.
• Continuously review the operation of the plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, resolve issues promptly, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment inventories, and initiate re‑orders as needed to ensure adequate stock and uninterrupted operations.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations to improve plant operations and resolve maintenance‑related issues.
• Conduct performance reviews for maintenance technicians based on established job descriptions to assess competency, knowledge, and overall contributions to the department.
• Ensure all maintenance technicians are trained on the most up‑to‑date operating procedures and are motivated to carry out the maintenance program in a safe, timely, and cost‑effective manner.
• Assis with hiring maintenance personnel.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in using the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), ensuring all maintenance activities are properly and accurately documented.
• Track, analyze, and improve key maintenance metrics such as asset utilization, maintenance costs, preventive maintenance (PM) compliance, schedule compliance, and other performance indicators.
• Ensure full compliance with all city, county, state, and federal regulations related to maintenance operations.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental procedures, policies, and practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and attire consistent with safety standards.

• Bachelor or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

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