Maintenance Area Lead — Lean, Safe & Impactful

Magna-International-6df39721; Montezuma (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International seeks a Maintenance Area Leader to direct the maintenance workflow for the assigned shift, supervising associates and coordinating with vendors. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity to meet production priorities.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, knowledge of PLCs and robotics, and strong organizational and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer 2-year associate degree or higher in related field.
• Prefer three years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of PLC, ladder logic, robotic interfaces and programming.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance associates and manage shift workflow.
• Oversee safety, quality, and productivity to meet production goals.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety consciousness

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher in related field

Tools

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Robotic interfaces

Job description

Magna International seeks a Maintenance Area Leader to direct the maintenance workflow for the assigned shift, supervising associates and coordinating with vendors. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity to meet production priorities.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, knowledge of PLCs and robotics, and strong organizational and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.