1st Shift Press Maintenance Facilitator

Thai Summit America Corporation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation in Howell, MI is seeking a 1st Shift Press Maintenance Facilitator to supervise and motivate a team in an automotive sheet metal stamping environment. The role requires coaching associates, planning daily activities, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem solving, and the ability to implement company policies consistently while developing staff through training and skills assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to administer policies consistently and coach teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatics, electrical/PLC troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct and motivate the team to meet department goals.
• Lead maintenance technicians in an automotive stamping environment.
• Plan daily activities according to production requirements.
• Coordinate training and development of Associates using skill assessments.
• Maintain safe, efficient operations and reduce scrap.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Team supervision

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

ERP system

Hydraulic

Pneumatics

Electrical/ PLC

Job description

Are you a hard working individual with a positive attitude? We’d love to meet you. Let’s talk!!

Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

At Will Employer. EEOC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Michigan Job Listings

Position:1st Shift Press Maintenance Facilitator

Location: Howell, MI

Job Id:333

# of Openings:1

1st Shift Press Maintenance Facilitator

Primary Job Function:

Supervise, instruct and motivate the Team to meet or exceed departmental goals and objectives. Know and apply broad knowledge of principles and practices of a field or specialization. May supervise/lead one or more functional areas. Accomplish all work assignments as directed by management. You will be supervising Maintenance Technicians in an Automotive Sheet Metal Stamping Environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Administer company policies, procedures and practices in a consistent manner
• Initiate coaching and problem-solving activities that will maintain a productive relationship with Associates using core values
• Respond to Associates concerns, complaints, problems, suggestions, etc. and provide information, answers and assistance in a reasonable time period
• Maintain a productive and satisfied department using leadership and motivational techniques
• Select, train and develop Associates through the use of Skill Assessment and coordination of training resources
• Plan and execute daily activities according to departmental production requirements
• Plan short-term activities to meet departmental goals and objectives
• Manage efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials to promote/improve safety, housekeeping, quality, and reduce scrap
• Maintain/improve customer service through use/participation of Concern/Resolution processes (8D)
• Plan and execute company initiatives
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• General knowledge of personal computers is expected (MS Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint; ERP system)
• Understand Preventive / Predictive Maintenance philosophies and administration
• Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatics, Electrical / PLC Trouble shooting, and Robotics is a plus.
• Be prepared for a “Hands on” type of Leadership/teamwork

Training Requirements or Equivalents:

• New hire orientation
• Leadership Supervisor Skills Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Ability to use a phone and computer keyboard
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment

This job description is NOT intended to be all inclusive and by signing this job description the employee acknowledges that they may be required to perform other reasonably related duties assigned by their direct Manager, or other Managers within the facility.

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