Maintenance & Facilities Section Manager

AISIN World Corp. of America; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN World Corp. of America seeks a Maintenance and Facilities Section Manager to lead the department supporting AMI production, drive uptime, safety, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets and vendors, and develop talent while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost control.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years' maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of machine mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics.
• Experience leading maintenance, troubleshooting and PM programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance and Facilities Department to support AMI production and uptime.
• Develop budgets, track expenses, and manage capital expenditures.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors, ensuring safety and on-time project completion.
• Drive continuous improvement and utilization of e-Maintenance systems.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Contractor oversight

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PLC programming

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SolidWorks

Email

Job description

Summary

Perform detailed and complex job functions (i.e., normal course of business activities). Lead the Maintenance and Facilities Department in support of AMI production, equipment reliability, facility upkeep, cost control, and continuous improvement activities.

The Maintenance and Facilities Section Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Maintenance and Facilities Department, including maintenance operations, facilities management, equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, budget control, contractor management, technician development, and support of company objectives.

Work with maintenance and facilities team members, OLTs, supervisors, assistant managers, engineering, manufacturing, and other AMI departments to solve downtime issues, short stop issues, preventative maintenance concerns, and facility-related issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Safety Compliance

• Enforce workplace safety and regulatory standards.
• Support safe work practices throughout the Maintenance and Facilities Department.
• Ensure team members and contractors follow AMI safety requirements.
• Support safety audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor floor-side leaders to support their day-to-day duties.
• Meet with floor-side leaders daily to understand current department plans and abnormalities affecting the department.
• Supervise, train, develop, and schedule maintenance and facilities for technicians.
• Support employee development, accountability, and succession planning.
• Support annual performance reviews, employee development planning, and succession planning activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure achievement of departmental KPIs and company objectives.

Preventative Maintenance / Repair

• Track and confirm completion of routine inspections and upkeep for all machinery, tools, building systems, and facility assets.
• Lead predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Oversee the repair and calibration of advanced manufacturing systems, including PLC units and robotic equipment.
• Analyze plant downtime to support line uptime improvements.
• Support troubleshooting activities and implementation of effective countermeasures.

Facilities Management

• Oversee building maintenance, utility systems, grounds, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate building and campus repairs.
• Ensure facility systems remain operational and compliant with company requirements.

Budget Management

• Control and track department expenses.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Monitor and control operational costs while supporting department objectives.
• Develop and manage department budgets and capital expenditure requests.
• Monitor maintenance expenditures and identify cost reduction opportunities.

Vendor Coordination

• Hire and manage outside contractors for specialized repairs and large projects.
• Coordinate vendor support for maintenance, facilities, and technical repairs.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety, and project completion.

Other

• Lead and support implementation, continuous improvement, and utilization of the e-Maintenance system.
• Support new equipment installation, plant projects, start-ups, and production requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned to ensure achievement of section, department, and company objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising Maintenance and Facilities team members including technicians, OLTs, contractors, and assigned department personnel.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, performance management, employee development, safety compliance, budget accountability, staffing support, and achievement of department objectives.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Effective planning and implementation skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of machine mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and materials.
• Effective troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of reading and understanding schematics.
• Computer skills, Excel, Word, Email, PowerPoint, SolidWorks.
• PLC programming experience a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• Experience with budget management, contractor oversight, and preventative maintenance systems.

Qualifications, Education & Experience Required

• An associate degree with minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance role.
• Or 8+ years' experience in a maintenance or manufacturing support role.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of machine mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience leading maintenance activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting preventative maintenance programs, and coordinating manpower resources.
• Experience supervising employees, contractors, and maintenance-related projects preferred.

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the Maintenance and Facilities Section Manager position listed above.

ORGANIZATIONAL (AND OUTSIDE) RELATIONSHIPS

• All Other AMI Departments.
• Outside Contractors, Vendors, Equipment Suppliers, Service Providers, Utility Providers, and Regulatory Agencies as required.
• Other NAP locations for support or training purposes.
• AIP Plants as needed pertaining to Facility and Maintenance requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Open staff room with constant activity and interaction with cross-functional divisions, departments, and sections.
• Some dust, noise, oils, grease, grinding debris, compressed air, metal shavings, propane, solvents and occasional heavy lifting.
• Exposed to hazardous machinery and/or conditions that could result in injury up to and including fatality if safety measures are not followed and adhered to.
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oils. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to typical manufacturing areas where personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes and safety glasses, is required.

Physical Demands / Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(0-33%)

(34-66%)

(67-100%)

• Standing
  X
• Walking
  X
• Sitting
  X
• Lifting (weight 40 lb)
  X
• Heaviest Weight Lifted (40 lb)
  X
• Carrying (weight 40 lb)
  X
• Heavy Weight Carried (40 lb)
  X
• Pushing/Pulling
  X
• Weight Pushed/Pulled (40 lb)
  X
• Climbing
  X
• Balancing
  X
• Bending/Stoop
  X
• Crawling
  X
• Reaching
  X
• Reach Above Shoulder
  X
• Work Above Shoulder
  X
• Walk on Uneven Ground
  X
• Fine Manipulation
  X
• Gross Manipulation
  X
• Simple Grasping
  X
• Power Grip
  X
• Hand Twisting
  X
• Twisting of Body
  X
• Kneeling
  X
• Crouching
  X

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.