Maintenance Supervisor (2nd or 3rd shift)

Yanfeng; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng in Chattanooga, TN seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance staff and ensure plant reliability and continuous operation.

You will supervise electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, manage PM strategies, and enforce safety guidelines while coordinating with senior management on budgets and project status. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical school degree or certificate required.
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• 1–3 years automotive industry exposure preferred.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work in industrial plants.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff and coordinate daily maintenance and construction work.
• Develop and monitor PM strategies and budgets; provide status updates to management.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and enforce discipline if needed.
• Plan and conduct performance reviews and development plans for team members.
• Oversee timecards, overtime approvals, and vacation scheduling.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Circuit troubleshooting

Pneumatic design

Welding skills

Shop tools

Overhead cranes

Conduit wiring

Motor controllers VFDS

Education

Technical School

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill

Pipe threading

Bridge crane

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is integral to the overall development and success of their workplaces, managing & leading the maintenance staff. This includes the Technical Support Functions (e.g., Maintenance, Special Projects, etc.). This also includes Current Production, Product Launch, Process Launch, and PM Strategy.

Supervisory Capacity: Direct Reports: 1-5

• Be able to read advanced electrical and blueprint schematic.
• Have experience with Integrated circuit troubleshooting; wire control circuits for 5, 12, 24, ad 120 volts; advanced pneumatic circuit design.
• Advanced Welding skills and experience with welding tools.
• Experience with basic shop tools (hand tools, drills, lathes, and milling machine); Bridge & Rail Cranes; Drilling/tapping; Circuit design & layout; Cutting & threading pipe;
• Basic pneumatic troubleshooting & repair; Building maintenance- plat lighting, compressors, and emergency lighting; Bending conduit and pulling wire; Installation & set- up of motor contractors and VFDS.
• Ensure all employees follow the safety guidelines established by the Company. Noncompliance to the safety policies will result in disciplinary action and/or termination;
• Actively intervene to correct recognized unsafe actions and conditions.
• Conduct daily observations of PPE use and safe work practices adherence and coach employees as needed; Ensure that all accidents including first aid are reported.
• Oversee hourly employee timecards, including approvals for overtime and vacation within the Infor time system

Additional Responsibilities

• Capable of sizing motor starters and overloads for application.
• Ability to maintain machine functionality.
• Ability to complete employee development plans, organize, communicate, and motivate employees. Must be able to prioritize own work-day schedule.
• Schedules, coordinates, and directs all necessary maintenance and construction work. Makes preliminary, intermediate, and final inspection of maintenance and construction work to ensure proper workmanship, materials, and conformance to work methods and safety regulations.
• Meets with senior management regularly and gives them monthly budgets and project status; May also meet with his counterparts, technical partners, and customers.
• Conducts regular meetings with teams, whether as a whole or through one-on-one discussions. They provide each team member an objective or goal that they will monitor progress or status on throughout the year. They then conduct performance reviews of team members and give them feedback, as well as makes promotion recommendations or salary increases if applicable.

Essential Common Requirements For All Employees

• International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function related IOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level

Technical School

Area of Study: Engineering, Technical Engineering Degree, certificate or similar.

• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Industrial Maintenance experience.
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of Timer’s & Counter theory; Electronics’ theory; Encoders/decoders theory; OHM’s Law; Hydraulics theory & functionality.
• Overhead crane experience (Certification will be required).
• Internal Customer service oriented.
• Possess a passion for excellence.
• Attention to detail.
• Team oriented.
• Excellent math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Injection molding experience highly preferred
• Supervisory experience highly preferred
• Forklift experience. (Certification will be required).
• TS 16949 awareness.
• ISO 14001 orientation / awareness training.

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Constantly
Movement (Walking): Frequently
Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally
Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently
Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Work Environment

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions
Personal protective equipment is required
Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.
Exposure to hazardous equipment on a daily basis

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About The Team

ABOUT THE TEAM
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!