Manager Maintenance

JTEKT North America•Blythewood, SC

133d

About The Position

The Manager Maintenance is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, and plumbing and electrical systems at an industrial establishment. The role oversees maintenance planning, performance, budgets, KPIs, reporting, regulatory compliance, and spare-parts management. It supervises Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Associates A, B, and C, Lead Maintenance, and Project Crew Members. The position is primarily performed in a normal office setting, with substantial computer work and occasional exposure to manufacturing areas. Travel by automobile and plane is required approximately 10–20% of the time.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in science or Industrial Engineering from a four-year college or university and three to five years of related experience and/or training; an associate's degree in science or Industrial Engineering from a two-year college and five to seven years of related experience and/or training; or a high school diploma or GED and seven to ten years of related experience and/or training.
Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Ability to use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection when working in manufacturing areas.
Ability to travel by automobile and plane approximately 10–20% of the time.

Responsibilities

Develop annual Hoshins for Maintenance and ensure alignment with JNA Hoshins and mid-term plans.
Monitor performance against annual Hoshins and Execution Plans, and take corrective actions to achieve planned performance using PDCA.
Develop the annual maintenance department budget and monitor it monthly, taking corrective actions to maintain performance within budgeted levels.
Develop, communicate, and track annual KPIs.
Analyze gaps in KPI attainment and identify actions to resolve them using PDCA.
Communicate promptly with upper management and affected parties about performance against plans, targets, and KPIs, or regulatory, compliance, implementation, or sustainability issues; include suggested corrective actions.
Develop or coordinate the development of applicable policies, standards, and procedures to promote consistency within JNA.
Prepare monthly reports on overall downtime versus target, planned versus unplanned downtime, and preventative maintenance versus maintenance costs; make reports visible to Maintenance Associates and report them to Management.
Monitor machines and facilities equipment to ensure OSHA requirements are maintained.
Maintain spare machine parts and registrations, focusing on correct usage by associates and charging costs to departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Associates A, B, and C, Lead Maintenance, and Project Crew Members.