Group Leader, Paint Maintenance

Why We Want You We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere. We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills. Find your future with us and join our team! Job Title: Group Leader, Paint Maintenance (Weekend Shift | 3x12 Schedule) Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Opportunity…not just words, but the cornerstone of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA’s $1.6 Billion manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama. We are looking for a driven Paint Maintenance Group Leader to join our weekend crew, working a 3-day, 12-hour shift schedule. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while supporting critical operations in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. What You Do You will drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around paint line equipment efficiency and reliability, while helping team members and contractors understand the importance and impact of these efforts. As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also: Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusionWork closely with advisors from Mazda and ToyotaCreate improvement strategies relative to KPI achievement and in translating those strategies into concrete action plans by use of Floor Management SystemsLead safety initiatives and support Kaizen activitiesEnsure alignment of activities to support the business planSupport preventative and predictive maintenance system and ensure compliance and effectivenessSupport new equipment introductionCreate and manage team member development plansSpare parts setup and managementSupport long-term maintenance reliability and efficiency strategySupport reliability Kaizen including major breakdown root cause analysis, KPI/SSR action plan implementation, utility infrastructure risk analysis, and system efficiencyLead activities to improve operational efficiency and reduce MTTR/MTBFManage Maintenance standardization activity including master maintenance plans, contingency plans, and best practicesLead evaluation and maintenance cost reduction activitiesTroubleshoot and problem solving to eliminate chronic line stop issuesCultivate a workforce that is representative of Diversity and Inclusion initiativesPerforms other related duties as assigned by the departmentBe available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally) What You Bring High School Diploma or GEDAt least 1 year of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing (paint experience preferred)Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) What Will Set You Apart 2+ years of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturingExperience in paint or assembly/logistics environmentsDegree in Engineering, Technical, or Business fieldExperience working with Toyota production or logistics systems What We Offer At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community. A Few Highlights Include Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.Paid Holidays and Paid Time OffVehicle Discount ProgramChild Care Assistance ProgramRelocation Assistance (if applicable) Hiring Range Salary $95,650.21 - $122,440.36 We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your personal compensation in the market range.Our compensation structure consists of an annual salary and a yearly discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.