Maintenance Manager

Inteva Products, LLC; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products in Bluffton, IN seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead a team of Supervisors and Skilled Trades in a high‑volume automotive manufacturing environment. You will oversee all plant maintenance, from preventive to breakdown repairs, ensuring lines stay productive and safe.

This role emphasizes implementing lean maintenance practices, driving cost efficiencies, and developing best practices across facilities.

Qualifications

• 7 years of Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, automotive
• Ability to lead and motivate employees
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Ability to interpret blueprints/engineering drawings
• Application knowledge of quality control procedures

Responsibilities

• Manages Maintenance department consisting of maintenance Supervisors, Skilled Trade Workers, Tools and Facilities.
• Supports all plant regular, preventative, and needed maintenance on assembly lines, machines, and cells.
• Provides leadership, support and feedback to supervisors and skilled trade workers with respect to goals and performance.
• Implements continuous improvements and cost saving opportunities utilizing lean principles.
• Establishes a common lean organization and supports Inteva policies and procedures.
• Institutionalizes best practices and shares lessons learned.
• Controls attendance, cost and inventories.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Oral and written communication

Job description

Description

Manages Maintenance department consisting of maintenance Supervisors, Skilled Trade

Description

Manages Maintenance department consisting of maintenance Supervisors, Skilled Trade

Workers, Tools and Facilities.

Support all plant regular, preventative, and needed maintenance on assembly lines, machines, and cells

Provides leadership, support and feedback to supervisors and skilled trade workers with respect

to goals and performance.

Implements continuous improvements and cost saving opportunities utilizing lean principles

Establish a common lean organization and support all Inteva policies and procedures

Institutionalize best practices and share lessons learned

Controls attendance, cost and inventories

Req Number MAN-26-00029

Position Requirements

Required

• 7 years of Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, automotive experience

Preferred

• Ability to lead and motivate employees
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Ability to interpret blueprints/engineering drawings
• Application knowledge of quality control procedures

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.