Maintenance Manager

Job title : Maintenance Manager

Location : Wisconsin

About the client and role

Our client is a leading automotive parts manufacturer, they are looking for a Maintenance Manager. You will be responsible for leading maintenance and process improvements, whilst managing plastic component production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Providing training to maintenance technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Ordering and monitoring the consumption of spare parts to ensure availability and cost-efficiency.
• Organizing and planning work orders to ensure timely and effective maintenance interventions.
• Encouraging a proactive and proper mindset among maintenance staff for continuous improvement.
• Addressing and resolving complex malfunctions quickly to minimize downtime.
• Analyzing machine breakdowns, and downtime, and conducting preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Managing the maintenance budget, including cost control for repairs, parts, and labor to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Ensuring maintenance activities comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a strong background in an automotive Tier 1 supplier environment, ensuring familiarity with the industry's
• Have experience in both maintenance and process engineering. If not both, a solid maintenance background is preferred.
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities, with a proven track record of delivering immediate, measurable impact within a team or organization.
• Have hands-on experience operating and maintaining machines used in the production of plastic components.
• Be passionate about driving continuous improvement, with experience in implementing Lean methodologies such as Kaizen and 5S to optimize processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and train maintenance personnel.
• Analyze complex mechanical problems and quickly developing effective solutions will be highly suited to this role.

About CLM

At CLM, our unwavering dedication lies in enhancing the Automotive landscape. With a combined 25 years of international experience sourcing exceptional talent at C-suite, Leadership, and Management levels, with industry expertise across E-Mobility, Vehicle Technology and Traditional Tier One.

We go above and beyond to ensure your needs always come first.

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