Maintenance Area Leader - Victor - 2nd Shift

Magna International; Victor (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Maintenance Area Leader in Victor, Iowa. This role involves directing maintenance workflow, managing associates, and collaborating with vendors. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, preferably with a two-year degree and three years of supervisory experience. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance associates, conducting pre-shift meetings, and ensuring safety standards. The position is vital for achieving production goals through effective leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer a two year associates degree or higher in a related field.
• Prefer three years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance associates and ensure production priorities are met.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and communicate with plant personnel.
• Assist in implementing preventive maintenance programs.
• Directly responsible for maintenance area leaders and associates.

Skills

Knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, robotic interfaces

Organizational and managerial skills

Proficient in computer applications

Integrity and honesty

Ability to interpret technical documents

Presentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Area Leader will direct the workflow in the maintenance department for the assigned shift(s) by managing associates and projects, and work with vendors and contractors as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct maintenance associates in a safe, quality mindful, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to attain production priorities as scheduled
• Fill in for the Asst. Maintenance Manager in his/her absence
• Hold daily pre‑shift meetings on assigned shift with associates. Visits other pre‑shift meetings in the department to provide feedback and support
• Communicate with maintenance leadership and other plant personnel about maintenance concerns; provide status reports as appropriate
• Assist in the implementations and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all plant equipment
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey
• Conduct performance evaluations on associates that are tied to plant and company goals and provide regular feedback on work performance, utilizing individual corrective action plans if necessary. Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to associates when necessary and discuss such action with appropriate personnel
• Ensure all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation
• Work with vendors and/or contractors, display company values of honesty and integrity
• Lead the department in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Perform maintenance duties as required
• Follow and support LMV’s and Magna’s operating principles & Employee Charter
• Exemplify a Safety First approach by obeying safety rules and procedures, wear PPE at all times and immediately address all safety concerns. Promote an environment where zero injuries is the expected standard
• Support quality and environmental policies
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct responsibility for maintenance area leaders and associates.

Education and Experience

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Prefer a two year associates degree or higher in a related field
• Prefer three years of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, robotic interfaces and programming
• Must have good organizational and managerial skills to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be proficient in computer applications
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 75lbs
• Walking, bending, kneeling and standing frequently
• Able to use the step ladder and work in elevated heights

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.