Maintenance Supervisor

Amsted Automotive Group; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group in Shelby Township, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team and ensure safe, reliable operation of our manufacturing lines.

You will plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, apply Allen-Bradley PLC logic, and drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and TPM programs. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in plant maintenance.
• Maintenance Electrician/Technician/Journeyman status or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 criteria.
• Excellent communication with workforce, suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team while prioritizing safety and teamwork.
• Supervise daily maintenance operations and provide high-quality plant support.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Apply Allen-Bradley PLC logic to equipment troubleshooting.
• Support maintenance, repair, rebuild, and installation of presses and equipment.
• Drive RCA and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Strengthen preventive, predictive, and TPM maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, priorities, schedules, and projects.
• Maintain MRO and spare-parts program with adjusted inventory.
• Read electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic prints for troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Troubleshooting

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Preventive maintenance

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Trade education preferred

Some college

Journeyman/Equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

PLC logic

Computer literacy

Job description

About The Role

Amsted Automotive, TransForm Automotive, Shelby Twp, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will be responsible for overall plant performance, including preventative maintenance to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality, utilizing proper planning and coordination of parts, machinery, and labor allocation.

About The Role

Amsted Automotive, TransForm Automotive, Shelby Twp, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will be responsible for overall plant performance, including preventative maintenance to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality, utilizing proper planning and coordination of parts, machinery, and labor allocation.

What You’ll Do

• As our Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll lead a skilled maintenance team and play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operation running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll combine hands‑on technical knowledge with strong leadership, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team members while supporting a strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Supervise daily maintenance operations and ensure prompt, efficient, high-quality support to plant operations.
  • Troubleshoot complex equipment issues involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Apply working knowledge of Allen‑Bradley PLC logic to support equipment troubleshooting.
  • Support the maintenance, repair, rebuild, and installation of mechanical and hydraulic presses and other production equipment.
  • Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develop permanent corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Strengthen preventive, predictive, and TPM maintenance programs to maximize equipment effectiveness and minimize downtime.
  • Manage maintenance work orders, priorities, schedules, and project completion using cost‑effective and efficient solutions.
  • Maintain the MRO and critical spare‑parts program, adjusting inventory levels based on equipment and operational needs.
  • Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints to support troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Incorporate Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and waste‑elimination principles into maintenance activities and projects.
  • Participate in Elimination of Waste initiatives and support company goals and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Ensure all maintenance employees follow company safety requirements, policies, procedures, and work standards.
  • Maintain equipment, service, training, and education records required to support the IATF Management System.
  • Serve as a key connection between Maintenance and plant operations, ensuring maintenance priorities support production needs and customer requirements.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.
  • Support other maintenance responsibilities and projects as assigned by Maintenance leadership.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED required
• Some college or technical trade education is preferred
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in plant maintenance
• Maintenance Electrician, Technician, Journeyman status or equivalent
• Usage of a computer, and other applicable office machinery, press and machinery control panels
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, its suppliers and customers
• Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

What’s In It For You

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short‑Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

What Else You’ll Need To Know

• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
• Work may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, stooping and performing repetitive motion tasks
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with continuous exposure to noise
• Must be able to work necessary overtime if required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to sustain the fast‑paced demands of an automotive production environment

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401k with company match
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance

Work-life balance

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 14 annual company paid holidays

Professional development

• Training programs
• Education expense reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Additional Benefits

• Pet insurance and discount program
• Legal insurance
• Employee discounts
• Recognition and rewards
• Community involvement
• Workplace giving matching gift program

Experience Preferred

• 5 year(s): Plant Maintenance

Education Preferred

• Technical/other training or better
• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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