Maintenance Supervisor

Magna International•New Hudson, MI

20d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor directs maintenance activities and personnel for an assigned area in an automotive manufacturing operation. The role coordinates preventive and predictive maintenance, repair, modification, installation, equipment reliability, and maintenance planning in collaboration with maintenance technical staff, production planning, and other departments. The supervisor monitors performance indicators and equipment and manpower utilization, supports safety, quality, timing, cost, and continuous-improvement goals, and assumes the Maintenance/Facilities Manager role when that manager is absent. The position also includes people-management and administrative responsibilities, such as assigning and distributing work, planning staffing and overtime, conducting department communications and meetings, completing payroll activities, ensuring training and certification, coaching direct reports, addressing policy non-conformances, maintaining documentation and confidentiality, and supporting employee relations. The role is expected to follow company, OSHA, and applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

A college or university degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field; or a Certificate of Qualification for Electrical, Millwright, or Tool & Die; or equivalent work-related experience.
At least 5 years of related work experience in automotive manufacturing operations.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Extensive knowledge of Fanuc robotics, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and electrical systems.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems and machining.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing operations systems such as ERP, MES, and preventive maintenance systems.
Strong mathematics skills and ability to apply them to costs and analyze data.
Attention to detail and exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a variable workload and flexible hours.
Ability to interact effectively with other team members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact.

Responsibilities

Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance with the maintenance technical group and production planning.
Support daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance assignments; follow up and monitor the maintenance schedule.
Conduct daily communication meetings with maintenance personnel and regular department meetings covering safety, quality, timing, cost, motivation, and employee involvement.
Assist with repair, modification, and installation activities alongside maintenance personnel.
Participate in manpower planning, overtime scheduling, and capacity planning; direct and distribute work in the assigned area.
Comply with OSHA and company health and safety programs, procedures, rules, and regulations; maintain safe equipment and work areas.
Monitor scoreboards, respond to Andon calls according to the escalation process, and ensure maintenance support is available to production team members.
Monitor and share KPI results with employees, using regular daily review methods to support continuous improvement.
Plan and direct equipment and manpower utilization to meet or exceed targets.
Assist in developing procedures and methods to improve safety, quality, timing, cost, and motivation.
Assume the Maintenance/Facilities Manager role in their absence.
Manage the Maintenance Reliability Program, maintain system data, and use it to determine proactive actions.
Order materials for equipment repair, modification, installation, and maintenance in accordance with the purchasing policy.
Participate in quotations and follow-up related to new projects; assign qualified trades and follow up on interdepartmental requests.
Address quality issues in the area through root-cause analysis and participate in the design or redesign of equipment.
Follow the breakdown escalation process and participate in developing company goals and objectives supporting the annual business plan.
Support budget planning and take responsibility for meeting financial targets; make decisions within the role’s scope in the department and company’s best interests.
Communicate and report department progress and results, including progress toward company goals.
Ensure proper documentation of processes, equipment, systems, employee-relations matters, and investigations.
Complete payroll activities for employees and ensure employees receive required training or certifications; participate in training as required.
Observe, teach, coach, and mentor direct reports; support skill development and succession planning and foster high-performing, collaborative teams.
Address non-conformance with company policies and procedures and apply appropriate corrective action; promote fairness and support the Open-Door Resolution Process.
Work with the Environmental Health & Safety Manager on return-to-work plans for employees and ensure leaders monitor compliance with those plans.
Ensure suppliers perform work safely in operational work areas when applicable.
Model and comply with company operational procedures and policies, the Employee Handbook, Magna’s Employee Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
Comply with applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental programs, including ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
Maintain professional conduct and peer relationships, treat others with dignity and respect, and keep the work area clean and organized.
Perform other duties as required.