Maintenance Group Leader

Essential Job Responsibilities

• I. General Summary: Maintenance Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area(s) in the execution of the group’s responsibilities. Support the manufacturing areas and maintain the overall Toyota Production System with a focus on minimizing down time, increasing productivity, and coordinating preventative maintenance activities. Manages as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, maintenance standards and methods, and standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.
• II. Essential Job Functions General Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with his/her Assistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism. Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and take appropriate corrective action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook. Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance and recommending corrective action. Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale. Responsible for leading and maintaining the maintenance and repair operations of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste. Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best maintenance work sequence for each piece of equipment or tooling. Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing based on current work situation and production schedules. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing maintenance and repair operations are effective and corrects sub-standard situations.
• III. Communication and Coordination Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues. Through daily communication meetings, keep team members informed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication. Maintain daily and/or frequent communication with upstream and downstream groups/areas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based environment. Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s).

Education

• Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Skilled Trades journeymen status or certification from trade school, technical college, or apprenticeship preferred.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant maintenance experience required. Experience in maintenance and repair operations associated with electrical systems, electronics, fabrication, hydraulics, injection molding, mechanical drives, pneumatics, robotics, stamping, welding, assembly and conveyor systems, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting. Minimum two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience required. Automotive Industry Experience Preferred. Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred. Working knowledge and experience with the Toyota Production System preferred.

Personal/Technical Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a leadership role. Ability to troubleshoot and track equipment issues to perform root cause analysis and correct issues with equipment suppliers. Must have a good working knowledge of industrial technology. General understanding and working knowledge of skill areas including electrical, electronics, fabrication, hydraulics, injection molding, mechanical drives, pneumatics, robotics, stamping, welding, assembly and conveyor systems, and PLC programming. Must be able to work in a multi-skilled environment with maintenance aptitude to learn skilled trades other than area of expertise. Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and technical instruction manuals. Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, maintenance and repair operations, manufacturing processes, and machine/equipment operation. General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly equipment and tooling including design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes (and all secondary related processes) relating to automotive interiors. Working knowledge of shop mathematics and the use of a variety of measuring devices and instruments. Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution. Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s). Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment. Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities. Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas. Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions. Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to diagnose problems for true root cause and implement effective countermeasures. Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime. Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a team environment. Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems. Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas. Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Language Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software

• Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. ERP System Experience (e.g., Oracle) Preferred. Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Training Requirements

• Must be willing to successfully complete and use training for items below: Machines, tools, tooling, equipment, and other motorized or maintenance related equipment (e.g., cranes, lift trucks, etc.). Cross training for leading other plant support department.