Electric Powertrain Maintenance Shift Supervisor

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Shift Supervisor at the Powertrain shop. The successful candidate will have spent considerable time launching new plants and/or new equipment in an automotive manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Supervisor position in the Powertrain Shop will lead day-to-day maintenance operations. In this position, you will lead all maintenance activities on the plant shop floor. This is a unique opportunity to set up and run a world class plant to build a world class vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Supervise maintenance team members during the maintenance activities and interface with production and maintenance Engineers to improve the maintenance process in the Powertrain shop.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, identifying any issues or potential problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to schedule maintenance/improvement activities and minimize disruption to production schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols, promoting a culture of safety within the maintenance department.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance tasks or repairs.
• Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and equipment advancements.
• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.
• Monitor safety occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support.
• Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.
• Ensure continuous and appropriate communication and recognition.
• Create a safe work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance functions for the facility and for the department.
• Support Lucid Production System and synchronous professional maintenance through lean manufacturing practices.
• Lead and manage hourly personnel.
• Identify data gaps (missed maintenance tasks, etc.) and take corrective actions.
• Make decisions by assessing the situation to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Ensure that high standards of safe working are adhered, and all documentation is up to date.
• To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• Be able to carry out start and end of shift briefings, communicate start of shift objectives, brief company communications and carry out other meetings as necessary.
• To control and monitor attendance in accordance with company policies and processes.
• To actively check equipment and ensure anything that has been reported as a concern has been followed up in accordance with safety regulations.
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