Maintenance Supervisor

Textron; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance and process activities, developing training for maintenance and technicians and driving reliability improvements. You will supervise technicians, review OEE data, and coordinate safety and TPM/PdM programs.

Join a global organization and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to align priorities, ensure action plans, and reduce downtime while maintaining standard work and KPI accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or comparable education.
• Experience in plastic and automotive supplier industry.
• Coaching, mentoring and team-leading experience.
• Strong knowledge of blow molding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate with high level of diplomacy in all environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and process activities of the plant.
• Manage training DNA for Maintenance and Process Technicians
• Lead and coach maintenance technicians; assign daily work, review quality of repairs, and ensure safe work practices; support onboarding and skills development.
• Review and communicate OEE data and key indicators to the technical teams.
• Support the CI of maintenance standards, production equipment and processes.
• Distribute technology, TPM/maintenance knowledge and best practice with and from the region.
• Ensuring globally established processes are supported at the plant.
• Drive, coach, and support troubleshooting techniques to improve overall OEE.
• Work with local Managers to ensure action plans and timelines are met, standards are kept and developed further
• Develop, optimize, and execute PM/PdM (preventative and predictive maintenance) routines; ensure calibration/inspection schedules are maintained; drive reduction in unplanned downtime.
• Plan maintenance work orders, estimate labor/materials, coordinate downtime windows, and prioritize corrective work based on risk and production impact.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safety standards; participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify reliability improvements, standardize best practices, and support Lean/Kaizen initiatives; recommend equipment upgrades and obsolescence plans.
• Support spare parts strategy, critical spares, and inventory accuracy; coordinate contractors and vendors; review service reports and invoices as required.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to align on priorities; provide clear shift handovers and status updates.
• Provide technical escalation and support for urgent breakdowns, as scheduled.
• Establish and enforce standard work for condition-monitoring routes, sensor health checks, and escalation criteria; ensure PdM/AI recommendations are reviewed, risk-ranked, and translated into work orders with clear instructions and details.
• Track alert outcomes (true/false positives), time-to-action, and avoided downtime; provide feedback to improve models and thresholds; lead root-cause follow-up when predictions are missed; report benefits and lessons learned.
• Train technicians on new AI/PdM workflows, tools, and standard work; reinforce consistent usage through audits, coaching, and shift handovers; update job instructions as procedures mature.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Blow Molding

Diplomacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or comparable education.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Description

Introduction:

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Supervise maintenance and process activities of the plant.

• Manage training DNA for Maintenance and Process Technicians

• Lead and coach maintenance technicians; assign daily work, review quality of repairs, and ensure safe work practices; support onboarding and skills development.

• Review and communicate OEE data and key indicators to the technical teams.

• Support the CI of maintenance standards, production equipment and processes.

• Distribute technology, TPM/maintenance knowledge and best practice with and from the region.

• Ensuring globally established processes are supported at the plant.

• Drive, coach, and support troubleshooting techniques to improve overall OEE.

• Work with local Managers to ensure action plans and timelines are met, standards are kept and developed further

• Develop, optimize, and execute PM/PdM (preventative and predictive mainteance) routines; ensure calibration/inspection schedules are maintained; drive reduction in unplanned downtime.

• Plan maintenance work orders, estimate labor/materials, coordinate downtime windows, and prioritize corrective work based on risk and production impact.

• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safety standards; participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.

• Identify reliability improvements, standardize best practices, and support Lean/Kaizen initiatives; recommend equipment upgrades and obsolescence plans.

• Support spare parts strategy, critical spares, and inventory accuracy; coordinate contractors and vendors; review service reports and invoices as required.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to align on priorities; provide clear shift handovers and status updates.

• Provide technical escalation and support for urgent breakdowns, as scheduled.

• Establish and enforce standard work for condition-monitoring routes, sensor health checks, and escalation criteria; ensure PdM/AI recommendations are reviewed, risk-ranked, and translated into work orders with clear instructions and details.

• Track alert outcomes (true/false positives), time-to-action, and avoided downtime; provide feedback to improve models and thresholds; lead root-cause follow-up when predictions are missed; report benefits and lessons learned.

• Train technicians on new AI/PdM workflows, tools, and standard work; reinforce consistent usage through audits, coaching, and shift handovers; update job instructions as procedures mature.

Qualifications

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or comparable education.

• Experience in plastic and automotive (supplier) industry.

• Coaching, mentoring and team-leading experience.

• Strong knowledge of blow molding

• Ability to operate with high level of diplomacy in all environments.

• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Michigan-Detroit
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/27/2026, 10:26:03 AM
Job Number: 340922