Supervisor Maintenance

Yanfeng; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng in Michigan is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance activities, troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems, and supervise a team of hourly technicians.

You will manage safety training, schedule preventive maintenance, review budgets, and report progress to senior management as part of our push to sustain reliable manufacturing operations in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and blueprint schematics.
• Proficient in PLC/HMI maintenance and trouble shooting.
• Familiar with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and safety protocols.
• Welding skills and ability to operate shop tools and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies are followed and intervene to correct unsafe actions.
• Oversee timecards, overtime, and vacation approvals in Kronos.
• Schedule and direct maintenance and construction work with proper workmanship and safety.
• Lead meetings with teams, set objectives, and conduct performance reviews.
• Provide monthly budgets and project status updates to senior management.

Skills

PLC & HMI maintenance

Electrical schematics reading

Circuit troubleshooting (5/12/24/120V)

Pneumatic circuit design

Welding

Shop tools experience

Safety compliance & PPE

Leadership / team supervision

Maintenance planning & scheduling

Budgeting & project status reporting

Education

TS 16949 awareness

ISO 14001 awareness training

Tools

Kronos

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Description

• PLC and HMI maintenance & trouble shooting (including Ladder logic); Perform & diagnose hydraulic leaks and PMs.
• 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 Kronos system.
• 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 gives them feedback, as well as makes promotion recommendations or salary increases if applicable.

Supervisory Capacity

Direct Reports: 1-5

2-5 Minimum Years Of Experience With Industrial Maintenance Experience.

3-5 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; Electronic’s theory; Encoders/decoders theory; OHM’s Law; Hydraulics theory & functionality.
• Forklift experience. (Certification will be required).
• Overhead crane experience (Certification will be required).
• TS 16949 awareness.
• ISO 14001 orientation / awareness training.
• Internal Customer service oriented.
• Possess a passion for excellence.
• Attention to detail.

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

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!