Mgr Maint

Toyoda Gosei Americas•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads maintenance operations for a manufacturing facility, supporting safe and reliable operation of facility systems, injection molding equipment and tooling, manual and automated assembly equipment, robotics, and paint booth operations. The role develops and improves preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime, increase equipment reliability, and ensure equipment meets safety, quality, and productivity requirements, including maintaining effective poka-yoke and error-proofing systems. The position oversees maintenance planning, scheduling, repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, personnel and contractor resources, spare-parts inventory, records, budgets, and performance metrics. It also supports environmental, health, and safety programs and works with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EH&S teams to advance plant objectives, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours and response to equipment or facility issues may be required; occasional lifting, walking, and climbing may also be required.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience in automotive manufacturing maintenance.
5 or more years of experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role.
Associate degree in a technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Strong knowledge of PLC programming, robotic systems, and machine vision systems.
Experience planning, scheduling, and managing maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and electrical and mechanical schematics.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Leadership experience, including employee supervision, coaching, and performance management.
Strong organizational, training, development, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Experience managing maintenance budgets, inventory controls, and contractor relationships.
Experience with continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enforce health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures that support workplace safety and comply with OSHA, company standards, and applicable environmental regulations.
Promote a strong safety culture across maintenance and manufacturing through employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Support EH&S activities, including audits, Job Hazard Analyses, regulatory compliance, and safety and environmental programs.
Develop, implement, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility systems, injection molding equipment and tooling, assembly equipment, robotics, and paint booth operations.
Ensure equipment meets safety, quality, and productivity requirements and maintain effective poka-yoke and error-proofing systems.
Plan, prioritize, schedule, and oversee maintenance and repair activities for company equipment and facilities.
Inspect equipment and facility systems, troubleshoot problems, and address issues before they affect production.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, PLC-controlled, robotic, and vision systems.
Manage maintenance resources, allocate workloads, and ensure effective use of personnel and equipment.
Identify spare-parts requirements, maintain inventory levels, and coordinate procurement.
Maintain accurate maintenance, environmental, and regulatory records, logs, and reports, including daily maintenance activities.
Supervise, train, develop, coach, and mentor maintenance personnel; set expectations and goals and conduct performance evaluations.
Coordinate contractors and external service providers and ensure they meet company safety, quality, and performance standards.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenditures, and pursue cost reductions while maintaining operational reliability.
Establish, track, and report KPIs for equipment uptime and downtime, maintenance effectiveness, safety performance, and cost control.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EH&S to support plant objectives, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.