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Maintenance Unit Leader
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Trenton, Michigan, United States
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Job Description
The Maintenance Unit Leader leads and directs skilled trades employees to meet the objectives of the maintenance department in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will coordinate safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale initiatives. Drive throughput improvements and coordinate professional maintenance and breakdown maintenance activities. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members (both hourly and supervisory) regarding World Class Manufacturing techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following;
Possess a general level of technical understanding related to maintenance, time based maintenance (TBM), condition based maintenance (CBM), and dynamic maintenance (DM).
Influence the key performance indicators (KPI's), mean time between failure (MTBF) of components and equipment in their area, mean time to repair (MTTR), as well as maintaining equipment at basic conditions and continuous improvements of the equipment in their area.
Address throughput, run to run, and downtime related issues with equipment in a production environment, supported by the Maintenance Plannerwhere applicable.
Direct supervision of the Skilled Trades.
Work with Skilled Trades staff in driving waste reduction efforts through implementation of methods / processes of the Stellantis Industrial System (SIS); Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Professional Maintenance (PM), Quality Maintenance (QM), Focus Improvement (FI) and People Development (PD).
Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.
Location(s)
2300 Van Horn Road, Trenton, Michigan 48183, United States
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated troubleshooting problem solving experience
Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
Ability to coach/mentor/develop skilled trade employees
Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field
Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
Experience leading maintenance teams in a union environment
Green Belt/Red X/Six Sigma training
Experience with: controls, drives and system level communication systems, milling, drilling, tapping, boring, grinding, turning, roll forming, assembly, pressing, torquing, robotics, and automatic parts conveyance of cast iron and cast aluminum components.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Employment Type
Full-time
Stellantis
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
Additional Job Posting Information
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
