Weld Assembly/Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Autokiniton, formerly Tower International, is excited about this opportunity in our Clinton Twp, MI Facility.

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervise the activities of Maintenance in Weld – Assembly and Stamping Press Room to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

ORGANIZATIONAL

Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. Interfaces on a frequent basis with the Assembly Leader, Tool/Die, Purchasing, Material Control, Quality Assurance, Plant Engineering. Interfaces with IT, and Colleagues Growth and Development, on an as needed basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

(Including, but not limited to)

• Provide key Maintenance input into the development of Department strategy goals.
• Oversee the maintenance activities of the Weld/Assembly and Stamping area to achieve productivity, quality and cost reduction goals.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ie.,; QS9000, Gold Pentastar registrations etc.)
• Promote and support the Plant Quality and Safety policies.
• Interface with customers, contractors and suppliers as appropriate.
• Support Plant Engineering in process improvement initiatives and activities.
• Drive and oversee root cause analysis and problem solving activities.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• Oversee proper development and implementation of maintenance related training.
• Develop a preventative and predictive maintenance program and track activity.
• Approve all Weld-Assembly and Stamping maintenance time sheets and forward to payroll in a timely manner.
• Ensure accountability and discipline.
• Effectively communicate weld maintenance issues and stamping issues to the maintenance leader(s).
• Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for weld-assembly area equipment and press room equipment.
• Follow all prescribed internal and manufacturer maintenance procedures.
• Comply with all internal OSHA required safety procedures and assist the Weld-Assembly area with the same.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie.; Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures etc.)
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area.
• Coordinate/participate in team problem solving activities.
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.
• Assure all direct reports are aware of their EH&S responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS DESIRED:

• Three to five years maintenance experience with robotic welding equipment.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Leadership ability
• Root cause / problem solving ability.
• Ability to read prints and schematics.
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of standard quality practices.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.