Maintenance Supervisor (2nd shift)

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Monroe, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. in Monroe, MI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (2nd shift) to lead the maintenance team in a fast‑paced automotive interiors facility.

You will oversee scheduled maintenance, equipment upgrades, safety compliance, and project implementation while coordinating with production and quality teams. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, PLC/HMI experience, and strong communication to drive reliability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical field required.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2-5 years in industrial maintenance; automotive preferred.
• Experience with PLC and HMI; ladder logic experience beneficial.
• Read electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Certified forklift and overhead crane advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff (9-10 direct reports) and oversee daily activities.
• Manage maintenance for production, PMs, and safety compliance.
• Schedule and direct maintenance and construction work.
• Monitor PMs and work orders; track refurbishment projects.
• Prepare monthly budgets and project status reports.
• Coordinate with quality and process engineering on tooling issues.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Automotive industry experience

PLC and HMI maintenance

Reading electrical blueprints

Welding skills

Forklift certification

Overhead crane operation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

KRONOS

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Maintenance Supervisor (2nd shift)

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is integral to the overall development and success of their workplaces. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage & lead the maintenance staff. This Includes the Technical Support Functions (e.g. Maintenance, Special Projects, etc.). This also includes but not limitedto Current Production, Product Launch, Process Launch, and PM Strategy.

Supervisory Capacity: Direct Reports: 9-10

• PLC and HMI maintenance & troubleshooting (including Ladder logic);
• Perform & diagnose hydraulic leaks and PMs.
• Building maintenance- plant lighting, compressors and emergency lighting; Bending conduit and pulling wire.
• Installation & set-up of motor contactors 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 Kronos system.
• 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, materialsand conformance to work methods and safety regulations.
• Meets with senior management regularly and gives them monthly budgets and project status; May also meet with their counterparts, technical partners and customers.
• Conducts regular meetings with teams, whether as a whole or through one-on-one discussions providing each team member an objective or goal and monitor progress or status on throughout the year.
• Conduct performance reviews of team members providing feedback, as well as making promotion recommendations or salary increases if applicable.
• Tracking Maintenance and Tooling projects - Follow equipment refurbishment
• Leadfor spare parts crib – corporate cost reduction and inventory projects, crib stock management, partsharing tracking
• Facilities – Track repairs and improvements
• Submit req’s whenparts or plant services need completed
• PM’s - Track and monitor PM and work order completions
• Put together short descriptive power points for tooling and machine repairs
• Support maintenance on daily meetings for open issues
• Work with quality and process engineering with tooling and injection related issues
• Audit INFOR system

Qualifications

Education:Bachelor's Level DegreeArea of Study: Engineering, Technical Engineering Degree or similar.

*Equivalent workexperience may also be considered for certain positions.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

• 2-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Industrial Maintenance experience.
• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry preferred.
• Experience in PLC and HMI maintenance & troubleshooting (including Ladder logic)
• Be able to read advanced electrical and blueprint schematic.
• 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.
• Capable of sizing motor starters and overloads for application.
• Ability to maintain machine functionality.
• Abilityto complete employee development plans, organize, communicate, and motivate employees.
• Must be able to prioritize own work-day schedule.
• Must be able and willing to 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.
• Forklift experience. (Certification will be required).
• Overhead crane experience (Certification will be required).
• ISO 14001 orientation / awareness training.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

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