Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager Needed - Adrian, Michigan AreaA leading automotive supplier near Adrian, Michigan needs a Maintenance Manager. Previous maintenance management experience in an automotive manufacturing plant is required. Candidates must have metal stamping and welding expertise. This is a full-time, permanent, direct hire position offering competitive compensation, discretionary bonus potential, good benefits, paid holidays, and paid vacation.ResponsibilitiesEstablish, implement, and maintain continuous plant operation by establishing preventative maintenance, equipment modification, and repair programs in all facilities to meet and exceed customer requirements and expectations while providing a safe environment for employees. Provide direction and assistance to the maintenance departments that will assist meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements. Establish, implement, and maintain a total maintenance system. Perform root cause analysis to identify causes of machine breakdowns (downtime analysis) and make recommendations to fix problems/issues. Responsible for developing an effective and functional preventative maintenance system. Responsible for administration of asset management system (MP2). Responsible for maintenance portion of 7i system and provides leadership and direction for MRO stores. Conduct gap analysis of maintenance systems at all facilities. Work with engineering/quality/production departments to provide input on equipment design and ensure quality standards are met and maintained. Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance quality and efficiencies. Provide expertise in reducing cost of maintenance. Arrange training for employees both on floor and in classroom on maintenance safety. Oversee training, skill development, and apprenticeship programs. Develop a strong supplier base. Conduct supplier on-site visits. Involved in equipment purchases and components. Provides support for each division with major or difficult situations. Work with facilities to develop a maintenance reporting system. Develop equipment standards and strategies for future expansion. Ensure maintenance standards are consistent between facilities and that best practices are shared. Contributes to a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5-S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize, and support) are supported and adhered to.Education & ExperiencePrevious maintenance management experience in a manufacturing plant setting is required. Candidates must have metal stamping and welding expertise in a manufacturing plant setting. Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation. Strong people management skills to lead, direct, and coach employees. Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to prioritize work to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities. Computer skills, e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, GroupWise, MS Project, MP2, and CMI software. Mechanical, electrical, and mathematical aptitude. Ability to gather, analyze, and determine the best solution. Ability to interact with all employees at all levels within the organization. Recognized technical trade certificate - licensed as an engineer, industrial electrician, or maintenance technician. Understanding and use of relevant lean methods and tools in all processes, and adherence to applicable standards. Use of the appropriate behavior in the daily relationship with other colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Support and participation in all tasks, trainings, and development topics that will drive the company towards lean excellence. Use of applicable shopfloor & office management pillars & standards, & active participation in all meetings & activities.To ApplyIf you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high-performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to View email address on click.appcast.io. We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.At Venteon, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified accounting & finance, engineering, IT, and administrative talent in the industry today.