Maintenance Assistant Manager

tmhcareers; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) match up to 6%

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is hiring a 1st Shift Maintenance Assistant Manager for our Columbus, Indiana location. You will lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians across shifts, driving uptime and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with predictive maintenance. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance if eligible.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of industrial maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Willingness to work hands-on.
• Experience with Predictive Maintenance (infrared, vibration, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Techs across shifts.
• Report team activity and downtime using visual management and TPS tools.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure parts and supplies are available.

Skills

Industrial maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Predictive maintenance

Team development

Education

2 Year Technical Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a 1st Shift Maintenance Assistant Manager

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated 1st Shift Maintenance Assistant Manager who brings decisiveness, strong decision-making, and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll leading and developing a team of Maintenance Techs with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. At Toyota Material Handling, we value innovative and creative ideas. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to go above and beyond, you will feel right at home.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reporting team activity and progress through visual management (weak point management, pareto charts, other TPS tools, and graphs)


• Manage general practices for the first, second and third shift Maintenance leaders including shutdown and any projects to improve up time


• Public speaking to report to the executives for downtime instances and repair progress ( 1 on 1 and in a group setting)


• Work order completion according to targets


• Lead salary Group Leaders in their development and goals


• Review daily, weekly, monthly downtime data to create improvement projects


• Coordinate daily activities to have parts and necessary supplies


• Retest all equipment with associate and leadership to verify quality and performance of machine


• Coordinate the transfer of time sensitive repair and improvement work to and from adjacent shifts to prevent the interruption of production operations


• Assist in the development of each Associate in behavior and skill set


• Schedule training according to each year’s budget approval


• Initiate, plan, execute, control, and report the work of a team to achieve improvement goals


• Continuously identify and implement improvements (safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environment)


• Promote kaizen activity


• Create a teamwork atmosphere through excellent communication and respect for people


• Downtime countermeasure effectiveness, check sheet completion, work orders, and project schedules


• Create, maintain, and execute procurement commodity strategies for the assigned categories


• Improve quality and delivery by leading supplier and improvement plans through monitoring performance regularly and leading key initiatives


• Escalate critical equipment issues or downtime events to ensure adequate resources are assigned


• Track expenses and oversee budgets


• Track Hoshin activity and report to executives

What We’re Looking For:

• 2 Year Technical Degree Required


• 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree Preferred


• 6 Years of Industrial Maintenance Leadership experience


• Strong technical experience with troubleshooting capabilities


• Willingness to work hands-on


• Experience with Predictive Maintenance (infrared, vibration, etc.) is a plus


• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power point)

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office - ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary-$94,000 - $125,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary


• Performance Bonus


• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays


• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options


• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%


• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance


• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs


• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development


• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic


• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

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