Group Leader, Paint Maintenance
About The Position
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is seeking a Paint Maintenance Group Leader to lead a weekend crew on a 3-day, 12-hour schedule. The role supports paint-line equipment efficiency and reliability in the company’s manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama, and includes leading continuous improvement initiatives and developing team members and contractors’ understanding of their impact. The Group Leader works with Mazda and Toyota advisors, supports maintenance systems and new equipment introduction, and leads reliability, safety, cost-reduction, and operational-efficiency activities. The position also requires availability to work outside the normal schedule, including holidays and shutdowns, and to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing; paint experience preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- 2 or more years of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing.
- Experience in paint or assembly/logistics environments.
- A degree in an engineering, technical, or business field.
- Experience working with Toyota production or logistics systems.
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on paint-line equipment efficiency and reliability.
- Build team-member relations and support development, coaching, and mentoring, with an emphasis on teamwork and inclusion.
- Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota.
- Develop improvement strategies to achieve KPIs and translate them into action plans using Floor Management Systems.
- Lead safety initiatives and support Kaizen activities.
- Ensure activities are aligned with the business plan.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance systems and ensure their compliance and effectiveness.
- Support the introduction of new equipment.
- Create and manage team-member development plans.
- Set up and manage spare parts.
- Support long-term maintenance reliability and efficiency strategies.
- Support reliability Kaizen, including major-breakdown root-cause analysis, KPI/SSR action-plan implementation, utility-infrastructure risk analysis, and system efficiency.
- Lead activities to improve operational efficiency and reduce MTTR/MTBF.
- Manage maintenance standardization, including master maintenance plans, contingency plans, and best practices.
- Lead maintenance evaluation and cost-reduction activities.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems to eliminate chronic line-stop issues.
- Cultivate a workforce representative of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the department.
- Be available to work outside the normal schedule, including holidays and shutdowns, and travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans.
- 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Vehicle Discount Program.
- Child Care Assistance Program.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable.
- Annual salary and a yearly discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
