Team Leader, Maintenance A & B shift Seating Division
Yanfeng•Fountain Inn, SC
About The Position
The Team Leader, Maintenance leads a team of maintenance technicians to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. The role requires troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated systems, robotics, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment. The Team Leader coordinates daily maintenance activities, supports production targets, drives continuous improvement, and develops team capability while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership or team lead experience.
- Strong experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical training and experience will be considered.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Technicians to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Assign daily maintenance activities and ensure timely completion of work orders.
- Monitor technician performance and provide ongoing feedback, training, and development.
- Support staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage requirements.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, including diagnosing and resolving issues involving sensors, actuators, and industrial networks.
- Modify and maintain PLC programs when approved.
- Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.
- Maintain electrical schematics, PLC backups, and controls documentation.
- Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Ensure equipment uptime and minimize production downtime.
- Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and recommend critical stock levels.
- Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- 11 paid holidays
- PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) savings
- Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
- Life and disability insurance
- Supplemental health plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
