Category
Engineering/Technology
Job Location
13112 Oneida Road, Grand Ledge, Michigan
Tracking Code
11091
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.
- Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.
- Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
- Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
- Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
- Responsible for maintenance department safety, quality, production and delivery objectives in his/her area of responsibility.
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to support production jobs.
- Responsible for managing the preventive maintenance schedules.
- Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline.
- Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of press utilization and efficiency.
- Drive shift manning levels and utilization to assure compliance to budget.
- Provide leadership and promote positive moral and ensure a total team concept.
- Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mind set for the team.
- Coordinate and assess required training and team building.
- Coordinate and assist in new colleague orientation.
- Complete individual work team performance reviews for probationary colleagues.
- Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan goals and issues.
- Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity and cost reduction goals.
- Provide colleagues with the necessary training to be successful in their roles.
- Communicate and prioritize daily work assignments to the team.
- Enter work orders into the MLS system.
- Assure work orders are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Communicate the overtime schedule to the work team.
- Assist in new job set-up.
- Input individual colleague hours into the Kronos system.
- Maintain the communication scoreboards for each line on a daily basis.
- Communicate key information to the organization through the daily “shift to shift” communication plan.
- Champion assigned engineering changes communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
- Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
- Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and quality registrations (ex. TS 16949/ISO14001).
- Prepare all accident reports to include identification of root cause and corrective action.
- Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.
- Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
- Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protection equipment (PPE) by the work team.
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing all daily work activities.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
- Maintain high level of housekeeping in the work area.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct leadership and supervises hourly skilled trades colleagues.
- Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.
- Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
- Strong knowledge of TS 16949 and ISO 14001 regulations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
- Proven leadership ability.
- Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
Required Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Applied Science in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred. Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of six (6) years as a maintenance supervisor preferred, and one (1) year of management experience.
Posted Date
8/13/2026
