Maintenance Manager

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
What we offer:
At Magna, we invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Uniforms (Maintenance)
• Vacation (based on length of service)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• Continuous Improvement Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Magna Family Scholarship Program
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of college diploma or university degree in: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Certification of Qualification for Electrical/Millwright/Tool & Die; or equivalent college/university in a technical field with a minimum of 5 years work experience as Weld Technician, Automations Technician.
• Trade license in electrical or millwright considered a definite asset
• Must possess knowledge and proven skills in one of the following: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen; Project management and prioritizing
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office Applications; Preventative Maintenance Program Software
• Must possess human relations skills and maturity of judgement
• Must possess time management, leadership, communication, organization and presentation skills
• Skill gained by experience - minimum 5 years in a leadership role
• See Training Requirements Index for additional recommended and optional skills

DUTIES:

• Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the automotive manufacturing industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Responsible for short term/long term planning and scheduling regarding machinery/equipment maintenance optimization.
• Develops programs for record retention (machinery/equipment/facility repairs), preventative maintenance, build standards, job training, etc. for the Maintenance/Facilities function.
• Researches and obtains cost quotes for plant/facility new equipment/systems as required.
• Requisitions/authorizes or seeks approval on new equipment/systems.
• Participates in equipment/machinery and plant layout initiatives. Actively participates in design and development of methods and equipment.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate contractor/construction projects.
• Actively participates in scheduling meetings with production to prioritize work orders, optimum downtime windows, and necessary lead times.
• Coordinate plant activities with the operations departments and assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions as required.
• Tracks, analyses and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
• Monitors scrap material costs and finds ways to improve and minimize.
• Direct and support the maintenance department personnel in the maintenance and repair work of the equipment/machinery/building throughout the division.
• Ensures that maintenance skilled trades and technicians are up-to-date on the most current technologies relating to our business
• Participates in the development of the Company Goals and Objectives to support the annual Business Plan.
• Develops department action plan and leads their team to achieve strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives in alignment with the Company's Vision and Guiding Principles.
• Prepares and supports the budget planning process and takes responsibility to meet the financial targets.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating