Team Leader, Maintenance A & B shift available

Yanfeng; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

11 paid holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Savings

Wellness program

Life and Disability Insurance

Supplemental Health Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Program

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Team Leader, Maintenance to oversee a team of maintenance technicians in our Fountain Inn manufacturing facility. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment, lead troubleshooting of PLC-controlled automated systems, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, support commissioning of new lines, and maintain documentation and spare parts inventory. Automotive background preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or team lead experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred; strong PLC troubleshooting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Technicians to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Assign daily maintenance activities and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Monitor performance and provide training and development for the team.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage.

Skills

Leadership

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Robotics

Sensors

Industrial networks

PLC programming

Preventive maintenance

TPM

Education

Associate degree or equivalent technical training in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

5+ years industrial maintenance experience

Job description

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 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 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. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

The Team Leader, Maintenance is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills in PLC-controlled automated systems, robotics, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment. The Team Leader coordinates daily maintenance activities, supports production targets, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and develops team capability while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Essential functions of the job

• Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Technicians to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Assign daily maintenance activities and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Monitor technician performance and provide ongoing feedback, training, and development.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving issues
• Sensors, actuators, and industrial networks
• Modify and maintain PLC programs when approved.
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.
• Maintain electrical schematics, PLC backups, and controls documentation.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment uptime and minimize production downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions.I
• Monitor spare parts inventory and recommend critical stock levels.
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.

Required Education/Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent technical training and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or team lead experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Strong experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated equipment.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings
• Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discount Program