Maintenance Group Leader, Coating & Bonding

Slate Auto•Warsaw, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Group Leader to oversee all aspects of Coatings, including Thin film/Electrocoat systems, conveyance, sealer systems (robotic and manual), robotic bonding cells, breakdown management, and Root Cause Analysis — from urgent repairs to capital projects. This role sets the standard for safety, efficiency, and reliability across equipment, machinery, and facility systems. The Maintenance Group Leader will lead a skilled maintenance team to support production uptime and equipment reliability. They will partner with production, engineering, and plant leadership to minimize downtime and drive performance, while championing a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Requirements

8+ years of industrial maintenance, with 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role
Hands-on proficiency with conveyors, bearings, seals, shafts, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipefitting.
Skilled in welding/fabrication, machining, rigging, cranes/hoists, and forklifts.
Proficiency in PLC systems, robotics, and electrical troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Proven ability to coach, schedule, and manage multi-skilled trades teams.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and CI practices with measurable impact on MTBF/MTTR.
Able to work off-shift, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
Experienced in vendor management, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.
Safety-focused, results-driven, and committed to operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)
Certifications in maintenance, safety, Six Sigma, or leadership development/training.
Fork truck, man lift certifications or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, setting expectations and ensuring adherence to safe work practices (LOTO, PPE, SOPs).
Plan, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot and repair systems to include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and capital project work to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
Partner with Production to minimize downtime, lead root-cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
Manage spare parts inventory, reorder points, and cost controls; recommend critical spares.
Lead installations, rigging, alignments, rebuilds, and equipment upgrades.
Review blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support repair and project work.
Ensure accurate documentation of work orders, PMs, and downtime events; report on KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, backlog).
Oversee vendor quotes, scheduling, quality checks, and contractor safety compliance.
Drive housekeeping, 5S standards, and safety culture across the shop.
Advise leadership on long-term equipment reliability, capital investment, and facility upgrades.