Stamping Maintenance Group Leader

Summary/ Objective:

Coordinating activities of the Stamping Maintenance department. Provide leadership and technical support to the department.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Build strong team member relations and support people development through coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork.
• Work closely with Japanese advisors from parent companies
• Demonstrate ability to lead safety and quality initiatives and support kaizen activities.
• Ensure alignment of department activities to support company business plan.
• Create improvement strategies related to KPI achievement and translate those strategies into action plans for floor management systems.
• Ensure programs are maintained, the department maintains compliance with standards, and the appropriate training is effectively given to all employees.
• Create and manage team member development plans.
• Aid team members in solving work-related problems.
• Evaluate the issue and consult Manager and/or Human Resources as needed to determine the most effective resolution.
• Support new equipment installation, setup, and on- going maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and problem solving to eliminate chronic downtime issues.
• Lead activity to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead maintenance cost evaluation and reduction activities                                                                           
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, & electrical & electronic components of machinery & equipment.
• Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.   
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.                                 
• Repair and maintain physical structure of facility.
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment.
• Regular attendance and availability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• 2- year associate degree in related field or equivalent work experience or training in a metal stamping environment
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance leadership position or 10 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
• Good Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to pass mechanical/electrical aptitude pre-employment test if required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Competent at Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic knowledge is preferred.
• PLC programming capability is a plus.
• Experience with Komatsu presses and Mitsubishi/Omron controls
• Experience with Plex or other SAP resource management system

Environment:

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise level