Maintenance Manager

HI-LEX CONTROLS INC•Hudson, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT. Promotes TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities. Troubleshoots both tooling and machine problems, Investigates and resolves production line, quality, tooling, or machine design problems. Supervises, schedules and monitors the work of maintenance associates and orders capital equipment, trains maintenance associates and orders capital equipment when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent area, or a Journeyman’s card with relevant mechanical / electrical experience, required.
Knowledge SPC, Ergonomics, Safety, environmental law and building codes required.

Nice To Haves

3 – 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems very beneficial.
Computer literate in Windows, Excel, 7-I, MP2, or equivalent maintenance software knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, Schedules and monitors the work of the maintenance crews to support assembly lines, plant facilities and grounds.
Recommends equipment to reduce or eliminate safety concerns relative to repetitive motion.
Works closely with both the Safety Manager and Training Manager.
Coordinates maintenance work activity with manufacturing personnel to ensure line efficiencies.
Schedules the repair of equipment, orders parts as needed.
Trains associates in maintenance procedures and enforces safety procedures.
Supervises the set-up and assembly of new manufacturing lines.
Prepares work orders and reports as necessary.
Plans, organizes and allocates department resources to meet department and company goals.
Identifies and selects vendors from which to order equipment and recommends orders as necessary.
Monitor and control the maintenance expenses within the budget.
Assists and participates in the in-house Kaizen activities.
Develops, maintains and implements the TPM plan