Maintenance Supervisor

Eissmann-Group-Automotive; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eissmann-Group-Automotive in Port Huron, MI seeks an experienced Maintenance Team Lead to coordinate daily activities, lead technicians, and drive reliability. You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective tasks and lead root-cause analyses to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive maintenance, strong problem-solving, and proficiency with SAP and CMMS. On-site role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunity for impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ability to prioritize work orders based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction and technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Assign and prioritize maintenance work orders by production requirements and equipment criticality.
• Coordinate shift activities to complete PM, predictive, and corrective tasks.
• Lead troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automated equipment.
• Ensure repairs are safe and meet maintenance standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and Kanban system to ensure availability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Prioritization & delegation

Manufacturing experience

initiative & ownership

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Technical aptitude with effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Leadership skills with the ability to make decisions, prioritize work, and delegate responsibilities
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage competing priorities
• Strong initiative, accountability and sense of ownership

Goal of the Working Position:

Responsible for providing technical leadership and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support production objectives.

Most important task and responsibilities:

Communication & Team Coordination:

• Provide day-to-day direction, support, and technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Assign and prioritize maintenance work orders based on production requirements and equipment criticality.
• Coordinate shift activities to ensure timely completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Assign preventive maintenance (PM) work orders and generate PM schedules through SAP.
• Support technician training, onboarding, and skills development.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Lead troubleshooting efforts on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support rapid response activities to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure repairs are completed safely, effectively, and in accordance with maintenance standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, relocation, and startup of manufacturing, automation, and facility equipment.
• Install and support office hardware, including computers, monitors, printers, and related equipment (excluding software installation and programming).
• Support installation and validation of new equipment and manufacturing systems

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:

• Coordinate execution of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all machine preventive maintenance activities are completed and documented accurately and on time within SAP.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability.
• Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records, work orders, downtime documentation, and action programs to include lessons learned and identified trouble shooting solutions.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management:

• Administer and maintain the spare parts Kanban system to ensure critical parts availability.
• Manage the storage, organization, inventory, accuracy, and replenishment of maintenance spare parts.
• Monitor spare parts inventory levels and initiate reorder activities as required.
• Maintain and update spare parts inventory records and control files to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing to support maintenance inventory requirements.
  
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Drive equipment uptime, OOE, and maintenance KPI improvements
• Support lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives (actively participate in Change for Better meetings).
• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams on process improvements and equipment upgrades.

Safety & Compliance:

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and quality standards.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

PLC trouble shooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)

Electrical Systems up to 480V

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Mechanical troubleshooting & repair

Preventive & predictive maintenance practices

Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation

Preferred SAP & Microsoft office knowledge (excel, word, ppt.)

Requirements

Personal / Professional / Physical:

5+ years' experience in a similar position in an automotive manufacturing environment

Previous experience leading or coordinating maintenance personnel preferred.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.

Ability to work overtime, weekends, or off-shift hours as needed.