Facilities & Maintenance Manager Automobile Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Oar Staffing is conducting a search for a Facilities & Maintenance Manager for an Automobile Manufacturing client in Southern Indiana.  This is a DIRECT HIRE

Up to $150,000

Summary

Hands-on Manager for maintenance department in a high-volume auto manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for leading maintenance supervisors, technicians, planners, and MRO operations while driving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and developing a world-class maintenance organization.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with experience in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to use maintenance data to improve machine performance and reduce operating costs.

Technical Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving:
• • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • PLCs and industrial controls
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Motors and automation systems
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of 480V/208V three-phase electrical systems and 24VDC controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar CMMS/MRP software.
• CAD experience is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, planners, and MRO personnel.
• Develop and implement structured training programs, including apprenticeship and journeyman development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Utilize maintenance metrics including MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to drive improvements.
• Provide technical leadership during equipment breakdowns and support rapid troubleshooting efforts.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to standardize maintenance activities.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and equipment records.
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability, reduce cycle times, and lower maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and applicable standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance, engineering, industrial, or military manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing preferred.