Maintenance Area Leader-Monte 2nd Shift

Magna International•Montezuma, IA

About The Position

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. Position Summary: The Maintenance Area Leader will direct the work flow in the maintenance department for the assigned shift(s) by managing associates and projects, and work with vendors and contractors as necessary.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or GED
Knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, robotic interfaces and programming
Must have good organizational and managerial skills to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
Must be proficient in computer applications
Must exhibit high integrity and honesty
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences
Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Able to lift up to 75lbs
Walking, bending, kneeling and standing frequently
Able to use the step ladder and work in elevated heights

Nice To Haves

Prefer a two year associates degree or higher in a related field
Prefer three years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct maintenance associates in a safe, quality minded, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to attain production priorities as scheduled
Fill in for the Asst. Maintenance Manager in his/her absence
Hold daily pre-shift meetings on assigned shift with associates. Visits other pre-shift meetings in the department to provide feedback and support
Communicate with maintenance leadership and other plant personnel about maintenance concerns; provide status reports as appropriate
Assist in the implementations and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all plant equipment
Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey
Conduct performance evaluations on associates that are tied to plant and company goals and provides regular feedback on work performance, utilizing individual corrective action plans if necessary.
Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to associates when necessary and discuss such action with appropriate personnel
Ensure all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation
Work with vendors and/or contractors, display company values of honesty and integrity
Lead the department in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
Perform maintenance duties as required
Follow and support LMV’s and Magna’s operating principles & Employee Charter
Exemplify a Safety First approach by obeying safety rules and procedures, wear PPE at all times and immediately address all safety concerns. Promote an environment where zero injuries is the expected standard
Support quality and environmental policies
May be required to adjust shifts as necessary