Maintenance Group Leader - Manufacturing

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader to supervise maintenance activities and lead a team of associates. The role involves analyzing equipment failures, coordinating with production, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, technical problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of automated equipment. This position includes off-shift work and is subject to overtime to meet the demands of production.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, develop, implement, and maintain predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical concepts with automated equipment.
• Knowledge of SIA’s Production System.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead maintenance activities for a group of maintenance Associates.
• Analyze equipment failures and PM activities to reduce risks.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to support productivity goals.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem-solving

Effective communication

Tools

SAP maintenance system

Automated equipment

Job description

Maintenance Group Leader - Manufacturing

The Group Leader, Maintenance is responsible for supervising and leading maintenance activities for a group of maintenance Associates. This role provides day‑to‑day coaching and leads their team through effective communication to meet the established SIA objectives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team harmony. This role will be on an off shift and is subject to overtime to meet demands of production.

Outline of Duties:

• Analyzes current failures, equipment breakdowns and PM activities to reduce risk of equipment malfunctions & breakdowns which impact the overall efficiency of the section.
• Coordinates with production and engineering to support productivity goals.
• Establishes section goals for team members to achieve based on section KPI’s.
• Functions as budget controller for section.
• Monitors all aspects of quality that are delivered to internal and external customers.
• Ensures compliance with all SIA rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action in accordance with the Associate Handbook.
• Manages pay and attendance records in accordance with SIA Policy.
• Collects, records, and analyzes information and maintains documentation regarding activities in the assigned area as defined by SIA policy, procedure, or practice.
• Understands, utilizes, and teaches SIA’s Production System to Team Leaders and Associates.
• Provides direct support to Team Leaders and Associates so they may effectively and efficiently accomplish work assignments.
• Builds professional relationships within their group and across departments of SIA.
• Investigates and acts as a technical problem‑solving resource by determining root cause and countermeasure required.
• Ability to lead, develop, implement, and maintain all predictive and preventive maintenance activities within the department.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, prints and schematics.
• Previous work experience in mechanical and electrical concepts and automated equipment.
• Friction roller drive and power and free conveyor systems.
• Knowledge of SAP maintenance system and parts inventory control.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.