Maintenance Supervisor - Zobility : Job Details

Location: Kokomo, IN

Position: Long Term Contract (Possible Extension)

Title: 1376666 - Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description:

• Assist and coach Team Leaders and Team Members on 5S (sweep, sort, sift, sanitize and sustain) activities in the departments assigned.
• Assist in the identification of contamination sources and establish countermeasures to eliminate.
• Manage machine classification based on cost deployment and breakdown maps. Lead OEE, MTBF, and MTTR analysis , driving proper measures to reduce and/or eliminate breakdowns and minor stoppages to achieve zero losses.
• Lead spare parts management activities, striving for minimal loss due to part availability.
• Monitor and drive CILR (cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, re-tightening) ownership as identified on the AM calendar for model machines and expansion areas.
• Assist in the reduction of CILR time to improve overall OEE.
• Implement the use of visual controls to improve the overall workplace by providing a status at a glance.
• Support the cross functional team in the Top 5 problem identification process while utilizing WCM tools to reduce/eliminate variation.
• Responsible for attaining daily production output including the implementation of preventive and preditive maintenance programs in the area(s).
• Provide all required maintenance support for machinery and process related activities in the production lines.
• Ensure the safety and integrity of all involved parties in the work environment.
• Facilitate communication between departments, lines, and internal suppliers (external to respective area, internal to plant infrastructure).
• Obtain outside resources and information when technical challenges exceed capability of the cross-functional team.
• Lead the effort in the definition and catalog of spare parts.
• Drive the EWO (emergency work order) process to document all equipment failure issues.
• Assist in the updating of job instructions, one point lessons, and pre-flight checklists in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Analyze process parameters influencing product variation and assist production teams and engineers in the identification of root cause and coordination of process improvement/saving actions.
• Participation in PFMEA (process failure model effects analysis) activities in the area of responsibility.
• Participation in the implementation of the AM (autonomous maintenance), PM (professional maintenance), QC (quality control), FI (focused improvement), and PD (people development) pillar standards using WCM methodology.
• Assist production teams in tracking KPI's (key performance indicators) utilizing the systems and tools available.
• Fill in as Production Business Unit Leader as required.
• Support all activities required by the Production Business Unit Leader to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost in the area(s) of responsibility.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and GED
• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated troubleshooting problem solving experience
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop skilled trade employees
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid driver's license. Available for any shift

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a union environment
• Green Belt/Red X/Six Sigma training
• Experience with: controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application.
• Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs