Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor at Multimatic Michigan, part of the Multimatic group of companies, at our new facility in Jackson, Michigan. We manufacture fully engineered, high‑quality components and assemblies for both high‑volume and niche vehicle manufacturers using advanced proprietary manufacturing processes. Responsibilities Institute, review and rationalize all PMs and improve the program to reduce downtime and overall maintenance costs. Lead a multi‑technical team across multiple shifts and ensure open and effective communication within the department, all other departments, external contractors, and vendors. Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams. Approve associate timecards daily and complete all attendance paperwork accurately. Maintain experience with PLC, robotics, and strong mechanical aptitude. Assess associate training needs to improve skills for each associate and plan & schedule training as necessary. Effectively manage and direct all department associates; assess performance, regularly provide feedback, solicit feedback, and provide annual performance evaluations. Assign associates to troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace machinery for maximum machine utilization. Coordinate weekly PM schedules to optimize skilled trade effectiveness when equipment is available. Plan, schedule, and manage all shutdown and start‑up related activities. Recommend a budget plan and participate in capital projects. Drive productivity, safety, and process improvement opportunities. Utilize instructions, manuals, pre‑established guidelines, and forms to perform the functions of the job and recommend opportunities for improvement to internal systems. Be flexible, capable, and willing to provide assistance to tasks as the Plant Manager deems necessary. Work in compliance with IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards and with all legislative requirements of MIOSHA. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Post secondary diploma from a technical college. Minimum 5 years’ experience in the repair of production equipment, preferably for an automotive parts manufacturer. Minimum 2 years’ supervisory/leadership experience. Journeyman certification an asset. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues. Experience working with PLCs. Strong problem‑solving techniques. Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. We offer a competitve salary, comprehensive benefits package, as well as a friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request throughout the selection and assessment process for job posting applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr