Maintenance Assistant Manager

Futaba Indiana of America Corporation•Vincennes, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant Manager supports the Maintenance Manager in overseeing daily maintenance operations, ensuring all equipment, machinery and facilities operate efficiently and safely. This role involves supervising maintenance staff, coordinating preventive and correct maintenance, and assisting in implement process improvement to maximize uptime and operational efficiency. This position is responsible for strict adherence to FIA company policies, procedures, and performance expectations by managing and coaching staff members, and by leading by example.

Requirements

Three Years Maintenance Experience minimum. Preferably Automotive
Three Years minimum management experience required
FIA Management experience preferred
Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
Effective communication and collaboration
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Commitment to safety and compliance
Solid understanding of FIA’s processes, procedures, and policies
Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS)
Strong leadership, team development and communication skills
Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.
Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects.
Must be able to work the company’s required overtime.
Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy.

Nice To Haves

May travel occasionally by automotive and or airplane including trips to Canada and Japan.

Responsibilities

Help Lead Maintenance Department in daily activity under direction of Maintenance Manager
Support Departmental Hoshin
Responsible to help maintain and update Management Board in areas assigned by Maintenance Manager
Help to meet Maintenance budget
Monitor and control department hours and schedule Team members work hours and PTO
Oversee Maintenance new model launch activity. Trouble shooting of equipment, aid in all required tests and trial activities, ensure required spare parts are kept in-house or are available if in-house stocking is not practical
Support investigations using 5-Why analysis for Safety and Quality issues that occur
Uniformly enforce company policy and ensure Maintenance department follows the rules consistently
Maintain training records and ensure that new Team Members are adequately trained and all training records for department are maintained
Work with other departments to reduce scrap
Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance process and cost efficiency
Kaizen processes to remove difficult work and be more efficient
Ensure team follows Change Point Management System to ensure correct use of system
Monitor, enforce rules, and train as needed for abnormal handling
Manage employee relations in coordination with Maintenance Department and Human Resources.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.