Maintenance Team Lead, Mechatronics & Controls

Toyo Tires Tire Manufacturing; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyo Tires Tire Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team Lead, Mechatronics & Controls, for our state-of-the-art automated facility in Georgia. You will guide a high-performing maintenance group to keep equipment reliable, stay on target for production, and grow teammates through targeted coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities include building manpower plans, coordinating with production, driving EHS and ISO quality adherence, and partnering with HR to recruit and onboard

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year college required, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading in industrial maintenance and 5+ years multi-craft maintenance experience.
• Strong mastery of PLCs, robotics, servo drives and automated equipment.
• Proven leadership in safety, quality, and continuous improvement environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop technicians and team leaders, run daily meetings, and coach staff.
• Build schedules for people, equipment, and materials; align resources with production goals.
• Drive safety, 5S, ISO quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with peers, vendors, and technical experts to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Team leadership

Employee development

Scheduling & manpower planning

Performance management

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Continuous improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited technical school or two-year college

Two+ years leading in industrial maintenance and five+ years multi-craft experience

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

ABB S3/S4 Robotics

AC/DC servo drives

Inverter and DC drive systems

Job description

Are You Ready to Build People, Elevate Uptime, and Tackle Automation Head-On?At Toyo Tires, we’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on solving tough problems and developing others. As the Maintenance Team Lead, Mechatronics & Controls, you’ll guide a high-performing maintenance group in a state-of-the-art automated facility—keeping equipment reliable, production on target, and teammates growing.The Challenge You’ll OwnLead and Develop: Coach technicians and team leaders, run effective daily meetings, deliver targeted training, evaluate performance, and partner with HR to recruit, onboard, and advance maintenance talent. Address concerns quickly and professionally.Run the Work: Build schedules for people, equipment, and materials. Estimate manpower, align resources, and coordinate maintenance with production to hit output and reliability goals. Troubleshoot with urgency to reduce downtime and strengthen performance.Champion Safety & Quality: Turn EHS, 5S, ISO quality, and production goals into daily practice. Enforce policies, model accountability, and propel continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.Collaborate to Win: Communicate clearly with peers, production leadership, vendors, suppliers, and technical experts to resolve equipment and operational issues fast.What You BringEducation & ExperienceMeet one of these profiles:Associate Degree from an accredited technical school or two-year college; orAt least two (2) years leading in industrial maintenance and training and at least five (5) years of multi-craft industrial maintenance experience; orAn equivalent mix of education and experience.Technical MasteryAllen-Bradley PLCs (SLC 500 and PLC-5)Mitsubishi PLCsABB S3 and S4 RoboticsAC and DC Servo DrivesInverter and DC Drive SystemsHighly automated manufacturing equipment and roboticsIndustrial troubleshooting and root cause analysisPreventive and corrective maintenance systemsLeadership EssentialsTeam leadership and employee developmentScheduling and manpower planningPerformance management and coachingConflict resolution and team buildingContinuous improvement and problem-solvingAnd AdditionallyStrong written and verbal communicationRobust math and analytical skillsExcellent organization and planningAbility to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentWhy Join Toyo Tires?Because you’ll lead a skilled team, master cutting-edge automation, and grow as a leader—within a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.