Maintenance Team Lead

Dana Incorporated; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motor vehicle manufacturing seeks a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee maintenance activities, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The role involves coordinating skilled trades, conducting audits, and maintaining high standards in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive maintenance experience, leadership skills, and a background in engineering.

Qualifications

• 10 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or 5 years with a Bachelor Degree.
• Deep knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities and manage skilled trades employees.
• Conduct safety & quality audits and maintain function of facility systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

The purpose of a Maintenance Team Lead is to oversee and coordinate the maintenance activities within a facility, ensuring that all equipment, systems, and infrastructure are operating efficiently and safely.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist other Maintenance Supervisors with priority setting of work orders, project glide paths for completions, assist with troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Operations on project priorities and breakdowns.
• Use ARIBA to order products and set up materials in stores.
• Responsible for completing safety permits.
• Conduct safety & quality audits.
• Coordinate maintenance activities.
• Report & track Maintenance KPIs.
• Maintain function and reliability of facility systems and equipment by the PM program; test systems and equipment, restore, repair, rebuild, or replace faulty components.
• Assist in all items related to the quality, production, and safety of machinery.
• Manage unionized skilled trades employees of various classifications, and plant services of 50+ employees.
• Maintain high standards for housekeeping, safety, and general maintenance.
• Monitor employee attendance and assist in maintaining attendance records and discipline.
• Maintain daily timekeeping, EMAINT orders, and all records related to the maintenance program.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe working order.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with regulations.

Qualifications Desired

• 10 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or 5 years with a Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance, continuous improvement, predictive/preventive maintenance, and proven effectiveness in reducing MTTF/MTBF.
• Technical experience at Journeyperson level.
• CNC experience.
• Ability to assess and manage risk factors appropriately.
• Experience managing a maintenance department with various skilled trades.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Leadership ability for projects.
• Willingness to work off-shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for education, training, and representation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.

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Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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