Maintenance Group Leader- 3rd shift

Metalsa; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays

Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

401(k) Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A global automotive company is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The role involves leading the maintenance team, managing repairs and budgets, and ensuring production efficiency and safety. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience and technical skills, including proficiency in relevant software and automation tools. The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, health accounts, and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Supervisory experience required.
• 2 - 5 years maintenance management experience preferred.
• Must have specific technical skills in troubleshooting and automation.
• 2 - 5 years maintenance management experience (installation, repair, maintenance of plant equipment).
• Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance personnel and provide shop floor support.
• Initiate and implement process improvements.
• Forecast budgets and manage maintenance schedules.
• Forecast and control budget requirements for the maintenance department.
• Provide operator training, work instructions, and process control plans for implemented projects and improvements.
• Responsible for critical spare parts, order, track, and store stock parts required to maintain production needs.
• Verify Pm’s are completed, add, and modify Pm’s as needed to maintain production needs.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and yearly repairs for production.
• Budget, track, and control monthly overtime for department
• Control and maintain shop floor software and hardware as related to maintenance.
• Assist the Quality department with resolving process related quality defects relating to production.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing processes and error proofing systems.
• Communicate improvements to the Quality and Manufacturing departments.
• Assist the Product Engineering Group in processing, costing, implementing, launching, and maintaining GM engineering changes.

Skills

Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite

Proficient in equipment trouble shooting

Proficient with CadKey light or AutoCAD

Thorough understanding of Ladder Logic

Interpret Blueprints

PLC programming skills

Understanding of Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Customer Focus

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Education

High school education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC and robotics

GE Fanuc PLC

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visitmetalsa.com

Job Title: Maintenance Group Leader

Mission: To lead maintenance personnel and provide shop floor support.

What would your typical day look like?

• Lead Maintenance group
• Initiate, plan, design, and implement improvements to current processes to ensure productivity, quality, and safety.
• Design tooling and fixtures
• Forecast and control budget requirements for the maintenance department.
• Provide operator training, work instructions, and process control plans for implemented projects and improvements.
• Responsible for critical spare parts, order, track, and store stock parts required to maintain production needs.
• Verify Pm’s are completed, add, and modify Pm’s as needed to maintain production needs.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and yearly repairs for production.
• Budget, track, and control monthly overtime for department
• Control and maintain shop floor software and hardware as related to maintenance.
• Assist the Quality department with resolving process related quality defects relating to production.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing processes and error proofing systems.
• Communicate improvements to the Quality and Manufacturing departments.
• Assist the Product Engineering Group in processing, costing, implementing, launching, and maintaining GM engineering changes.

Academic and Experience

• Minimum high school education
• Associate degree in related field, or combination of education and related experience
• 2 years Supervisory experience
• 2 - 5 years maintenance management experience (installation, repair, maintenance of plant equipment).
• Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Proficient in equipment trouble shooting.
• Proficient with CadKey light or AutoCAD
• Thorough understanding of Ladder Logic
• Interpret Blueprints, material specifications, and other customer requirements.
• Proficient with programming logic controllers such as Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc
• PLC, robots and Automation
• Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Drives, Electrical and Quality Management System
• Human Development Management
• Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)

• Problem Solving
• Developing direct reports and others
• Managing and measuring work

• Customer Focus
• Work/Life balance
• Perseverance
• Building effective teams
• Ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal and Leadership skills
• Ability to establish and reach work goals
• Must have the ability to interact with others and take the lead role in a team environment

What is in it for YOU?

As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!

• Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
• Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Info

• Job Identification 9932
• Posting Date 03/24/2026, 05:28 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 301 Bill Bryan Boulevard, HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, 42240, US