Facilities Maintenance Team Lead

industrial maintenance jobs; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO 16 days

Parental leave

401k match

Life & disability insurance

Onsite cafeteria

Onsite Starbucks

Employee store discount

Job summary

Bosch Charleston is seeking a Team Leader for hourly employees in Wastewater Treatment (WWT) and Powerhouse (B105) to drive safety, performance, and reliable operations at the Charleston facility.

You will coordinate 24/7 coverage, conduct performance evaluations, develop training plans, and oversee maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with Bosch and regional safety rules while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; technical degrees with experience considered.
• Class D license within 1 year of starting.
• 2+ years production/maintenance management experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical/electrical/control systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA/OSHA/EPA/ICC/NEC regulations.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly teams in Wastewater Treatment and Powerhouse operations.
• Coordinate 24/7 coverage and outages; manage scheduling.
• Perform performance evaluations and develop training plans.
• Oversee planning, design, estimating, and execution of work orders and projects.
• Maintain 6S in work areas and ensure safety compliance.
• Oversee contractors; ensure safety, quality, timeliness, and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are “Invented for Life.”

The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. We Drive. to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products.

Over the past five years we have contributed over 1 million USD to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental organizations in the Lowcountry through the Bosch Community Fund. Additionally, Bosch Charleston works closely with our partners to support these initiatives through volunteerism. There are many opportunities to get involved and we hope you will join us as we make a difference in the Lowcountry.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

AWIM (A World In Motion)

• Team Leader
  • Serve as Team Leader for hourly employees in Wastewater Treatment (WWT) and Powerhouse (B105) within the Charleston facility.
  • Coordinates 24-hour coverage of WWT and B105 areas during the week, 12-hour coverage during the weekend days, and coverage during planned outages.
  • Performs performance evaluation, promotes career development, and develops training plans for hourly employees.
  • Coordinates AMs and PMs for area equipment and optimizes the best use of the techs time supporting the areas.
  • Captains 6S in B105 and WWT areas.
  • Understands Bosch and Regional safety rules and promotes a safety first environment.
  • Effective use of Bosch maintenance best practices.
• Project Management
  • Manages projects as needed for the Facilities Construction and Maintenance (FCM) Team.
  • Provide oversight of contractors to ensure conformance to Bosch, OSHA, NFPA, ICC, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinates maintenance repairs and project activities for equipment primarily in B105 and WWT but also supports entire Charleston facility.
  • Perform and/or overseeplanning, design, estimating, and execution of work orders and complex projects related to: facilities maintenance, renovation and restoration, production equipment installation, relocation, and removal.
  • Develop scope or work and/or specifications for mechanical, plumbing, general construction, and related systems for facilities and/or production projects. Procure design services by contract as needed.
  • Develop requests for quotes (RFQ) in coordination with purchasing department.
  • Procure equipment, materials, and construction services by contract or use of in-house resources.
  • Schedule/coordinate project phasing, outages and disruptions.
  • Recommend design modifications when field conditions warrant.
  • Perform continual on-site inspection of construction activities and follow-up with customers throughout project to ensure safety, quality, timeliness, and budget expectations are met.
  • Conduct final project walk-through with customer.
  • Maintain records of construction documents to include budgets, communications, contracts, change orders, drawings/specifications, meetings, invoices, payments, purchase orders, etc.
• Waste/Recycling Handling
  • Manages contractors and processes for any scrap materials leaving site including but not limited to general waste, hazardous waste, recyclables, truck scale, and waste/chemical handling team.
  • Works with HSE and CTG to track metrics for waste leaving site and profits from recyclables.
  • Looks to continuously reduce waste streams and increase revenues from recyclables.
  • Maintains 6S in Laydown yard
  • Ensures Environmental and CAU compliance in activities.
• General FCM Activities
  • Maintain budget control for expenditures (capital and expense) related to B105, WWT, Waste Handling, and Scrap
  • Order and maintain spare parts inventory for WWT and B105. Investigate equipment availability to make decisions on effective spare part management within a limited budget.
  • Participate in development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives, including active participation in facilities emergency response team.
  • Develop and maintain facility strategies for proper building value preservation plan.
  • Oversee projects to improve safety, including working closely with Health, Safety, and Environmental department.
  • Performs Audits and Gemba walks to ensure services are being provided by FCM team as needed
  • Promotes technology and digitalization and looks to improve and optimize processes.
  • Supports Global Real Estate (GR) organization and participates in GR events as needed.
  • All other tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree desired, engineering highly preferred. Technical degrees with experience will also be considered.
• Must obtain a minimum Class D State Phys/ Chem treatment Operator License within 1 calendar year of starting job.
• 2+ years of production / maintenance management experience preferred
• Familiarity with mechanical/electrical/control systems
• Knowledge and experience with current technology, codes, and laws applicable to facilities engineering, construction, and maintenance to include NFPA, OSHA, EPA, DHEC, ICC, and NEC.
• SAP knowledge (highly desired)
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Project Management skills
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-starting, results oriented, flexible, team player.
• Demonstrate discipline and consistency regarding adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures (such as safety, health, quality, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborate well with others- both giving and receiving information.
• Must be self-driven, requiring minimal supervision and experience in directly leading others.
• Occasionally may be required work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• The job will require a combination of office and field work. Normal office environment operating typical office machinery, such as laptop, copy machine and fax machine. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Personal protection equipment required depending on working area (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields).

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Time Away from Work Policy
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
• Personal Days (PAA): 5days
• Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks
• Industry Best Retirement Benefit
• 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
• Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay, helping you secure your financial future
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
• Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
• Onsite Starbucks Cafe
• Onsite Bosch Store (Employee Discount)

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

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