Maintenance Assistant Manager

Job Profile
The Maintenance Assistant Manager - Breakdown is responsible for managing the breakdown repair and maintenance of manufacturing processes and equipment. This role will require a problem-solving mindset, consensus-building skills, and perseverance to drive projects to completion. The Assistant Manager will report to the Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Senior Manager.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Train and develop group leaders for the breakdown maintenance team
• Lead by serving – go the floor to check the status of a breakdown, direct members to ensure a high-quality repair is completed in a timely manner
• Manage emergency break-down events on production equipment – understand why the failure occurred, be able to report out status of the production equipment when prompted
• Drive a culture of problem-solving and thorough root cause analysis among the breakdown team – don’t settle for “good enough”
• Identify productivity improvements by reducing machine repair time and short stop frequency
• Responsible for budget management for the breakdown maintenance team
• Continuously improve the breakdown training program for maintenance members by introducing new methods or technology
• Drive the improvement of safety, quality, productivity, and indirect material cost
• Establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with team members and Japanese team members

Required Qualification / Education

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Maintenance role in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial role
• Experience applying root cause analysis to solve problems
• Experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, gage pins, gage blocks, thread gages, dial indicators, etc.
• Ability to read mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical drawings
• Ability to create and give formal presentations to senior leadership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• manufacturing maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Supervising: 3 years (Required)
• Precision measuring instruments: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location