General Summary

Assistant Manager is responsible for managing and directing all maintenance activities. Also, the assistant manager is responsible for meeting maintenance targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and manage assigned maintenance Group Leaders.
• Reports on daily activities and operation status.
• Create and maintain weekly and monthly reports on efficiency and team member training and skill level.   
• Oversee GL and MTM training plan to achieve required skill level.  
• Oversee activities to create and encourage a positive team environment.
• Create an action plan to achieve the maintenance downtime target.
• Establish and implement a preventative maintenance system.
• Create a system to prevent safety and environmental problems.
• Prepare and execute an action plan to achieve the yearly operation plan.
• Follow all emergency policies.
• Manage and monitor the purchasing, distribution, and inventory control of maintenance material (including tools, subsidiary materials, oil, etc.).
• Develop and maintain a spare parts tracking system.
• Create and maintain an open door policy with team members and resolve problems in a timely efficient manner.
• Evaluate and mentor team members to encourage continuous improvement.
• Direct and manage assigned maintenance Group Leaders.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or related field along with five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in the maintenance field responsible for automation in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role. 
• Ability to understand schematics and specifications of electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to travel domestic and internationally.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Experience managing a maintenance team in an automotive environment is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with PLC programming (AB or Siemens).
• Experience with automation, design, installation, and repair of equipment.