Maintenance Area Manager, Welder Repair

Stellantis • Warren, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager, Electrical Welder Repair within Assembly leads the maintenance department within the Assembly Center. The role manages the activities of the Maintenance Supervisors and respective skilled trades' employees. The Area Manager, Electrical Welder Repair is responsible for a high level of technical understanding related to all components and equipment within the Assembly Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or journeyperson
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial automation maintenance experience, including some supervisory experience
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• 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 ability to coach / mentor / develop team members
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead team
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Troubleshooting and programming experience in one of the following: controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application
• Experience with machine, systems operation, and integration
• Must possess a working knowledge of advanced technical problem-solving tools
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in technical/engineering field (i.e., BSME or BSEE)
• Minimum of 7 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing/automotive environment
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Production/maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with SIS methodology and implementation
• Seven or more years maintenance experience in a manufacturing/automotive environment
• Knowledge of welding processes (i.e. resistance spot welding)
• Experience with Control Net Networks, Device Net Networks, ABB
• Experience with RS Logic, PLC-5, Control Logics, Allen Bradley Drive Systems, machine installation, robotic automation, and application
• Experience with body shop, stamping press automation or subassemblies
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops the maintenance staff to eliminate top machine losses.
• Ensures technical and methodological support is provided to the departments in order to guarantee proper functionality and improvement of the equipment.
• Ensures detailed analysis of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)/ Overall Line Efficiency (OLE) indicators, proper machines classification and validation of recovery plan appropriateness.
• Defines the correct maintenance strategy to be carried out in relation to the production plan, available resources and budget.
• Ensures correct data collection processes, assesses maintenance activities and manages spare parts storage strategy.
• Assures focus on Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) maintenance activities.
• Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale and drive successful implementation of SIS processes and standards.
• Manages the activities and priorities of maintenance area supervisors and respective skilled trades' employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree