Maintenance Supervisor

Textron•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen. We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or comparable education.
Experience in plastic and automotive (supplier) industry.
Coaching, mentoring and team-leading experience.
Strong knowledge of blow molding
Ability to operate with high level of diplomacy in all environments.
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance and process activities of the plant.
Manage training DNA for Maintenance and Process Technicians
Lead and coach maintenance technicians; assign daily work, review quality of repairs, and ensure safe work practices; support onboarding and skills development.
Review and communicate OEE data and key indicators to the technical teams.
Support the CI of maintenance standards, production equipment and processes.
Distribute technology, TPM/maintenance knowledge and best practice with and from the region.
Ensuring globally established processes are supported at the plant.
Drive, coach, and support troubleshooting techniques to improve overall OEE.
Work with local Managers to ensure action plans and timelines are met, standards are kept and developed further
Develop, optimize, and execute PM/PdM (preventative and predictive mainteance) routines; ensure calibration/inspection schedules are maintained; drive reduction in unplanned downtime.
Plan maintenance work orders, estimate labor/materials, coordinate downtime windows, and prioritize corrective work based on risk and production impact.
Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safety standards; participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
Identify reliability improvements, standardize best practices, and support Lean/Kaizen initiatives; recommend equipment upgrades and obsolescence plans.
Support spare parts strategy, critical spares, and inventory accuracy; coordinate contractors and vendors; review service reports and invoices as required.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to align on priorities; provide clear shift handovers and status updates.
Provide technical escalation and support for urgent breakdowns, as scheduled.
Establish and enforce standard work for condition-monitoring routes, sensor health checks, and escalation criteria; ensure PdM/AI recommendations are reviewed, risk-ranked, and translated into work orders with clear instructions and details.
Track alert outcomes (true/false positives), time-to-action, and avoided downtime; provide feedback to improve models and thresholds; lead root-cause follow-up when predictions are missed; report benefits and lessons learned.
Train technicians on new AI/PdM workflows, tools, and standard work; reinforce consistent usage through audits, coaching, and shift handovers; update job instructions as procedures mature.