Maintenance Group Leader , General Assembly, Seat Production

Work Authorization Requirement

The position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and manage the production control team on 1st shift.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure timely execution of production plans.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians (mechanical, electrical, controls).
• Assign daily work tasks and prioritize breakdown response.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Conduct shift handoffs and communicate plant priorities.
• Enforce safety standards and plant policies.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and plant safety standards.
• Lead LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead equipment improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in Kaizen events.
• Implement 5S standards within maintenance areas.

Reporting & Metrics

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, scrap rate, downtime, and labor efficiency.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for senior management.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Ensure PM schedules are executed on time and properly documented.
• Improve PM effectiveness to reduce reactive maintenance.
• Support implementation of condition-based monitoring systems.
• Review maintenance logs and identify recurring issues.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Provide hands-on support for complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-related issues.
• Support robotics, conveyors, torque tools, and automated assembly systems.
• Affiliate with engineering for equipment upgrades and modifications.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Monitor critical spare parts inventory.
• Support planning of maintenance budget.
• Work with purchasing to procure necessary components.
• Identify obsolete parts and recommend replacements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS.
• Prepare downtime reports and performance metrics.
• Report KPIs including uptime, downtime, and maintenance costs.
• Support audits and quality investigations.