Maintenance Manager

Adler Pelzer USA Careers • Thomson, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Adler Pelzer Group, a Tier One supplier of acoustic and soft-trim products for the automotive industry, is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its manufacturing operations in Thomson, Georgia. The role manages personnel and equipment involved in the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing machinery to support throughput, inventory, and operating-expense objectives. The manager oversees equipment reliability, maintenance activities, parts inventory, and equipment improvements, and responds to production-stopping maintenance problems. The position requires adherence to plant safety and environmental policies, including ISO 14001 requirements, and applicable IATF 16949:2016 requirements. Necessary overtime and possibly second- or third-shift work may be required. The role may involve standing for long periods and requires the ability to read and comprehend work instructions. Other duties may be assigned to support team goals. Education requirements may be substituted with equivalent experience; licenses and certifications are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent training and/or experience; education may be substituted with equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing, with strengths in electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong personal leadership, vision, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to work necessary overtime and possibly a second- or third-shift schedule.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Adherence to plant safety and environmental requirements, including ISO 14001, and applicable IATF 16949:2016 requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Technical and mechanical background.
• Knowledge of customer product lines and internal manufacturing processes, from raw materials through finished goods, including equipment and machinery.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Robot experience.
• Welding, electrical circuitry, and mechanical machine repair skills.
• Industrial, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering degree, or Journeyman Certification.
• Additional college-level courses in Engineering or another technical curriculum, or equivalent experience and education.
• Licenses and certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks, assignments, and schedules for department personnel.
• Analyze mechanical, electrical, and operational problems with assigned equipment and plan and take corrective action to maintain production and quality.
• Test newly installed or refurbished equipment to ensure it meets specifications and safety requirements.
• Develop and maintain the preventive maintenance program and perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Notify the plant manager of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken.
• Maintain and monitor inventory of maintenance equipment and parts, and order parts as needed.
• Train and oversee newly hired maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot PLC problems and install and maintain program modifications for machines.
• Coordinate equipment installation and removal with the plant superintendent and/or plant manager and maintenance department.
• Engineer changes to improve equipment production operations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues that stop production due to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic problems.
• Communicate with the facilities manager or plant manager when outside repair services are needed.
• Complete purchase order requisitions for purchased goods, equipment, and services.
• Perform other assigned duties, including building maintenance.
• Communicate maintenance issues to shift supervisors.
• Accept assignments and responsibilities needed to support team objectives.
• Adhere to plant safety and environmental requirements established by company policy, including ISO 14001 requirements, and applicable IATF 16949:2016 requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• 401(k) match, fully vested.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Automobile purchase discounts from Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru, and others.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED