International Automotive Components Group (IAC Group) is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including interior and exterior trim. Our product portfolio spans across automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners and overhead systems to automakers around the world. The company has approximately 60 total locations and employs more than 17,000 people globally.

Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Definition:

Responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Engineers ensuring that a section of the facilities, layout and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment (including software programming).

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Assist in the management of the day to day workload for the maintenance team to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered and departmental targets are achieved, including the planning and resourcing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and maintenance shutdown. Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team of skilled Technicians. Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely.

Key Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

Robot and PLC programming
Maintain and repair Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic systems and equipment
Assist in running an efficient maintenance operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets
Manage maintenance projects
Responsible for the safety of individuals on the team and that of those impacted by any maintenance activity
Perform effective diagnosis of breakdowns and timely repair of equipment to maximise availability
Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance in accordance to minimised unplanned downtime
Analysis of issues to root cause and development of countermeasures, improvement actions and/or suggestions to improve
Control and source maintenance tools, equipment and spares
Document breakdowns, identifying root cause and remedial action to help identify and resolve recurring issues
Write reports and present progress at project meetings
Plan longer range for projects, tracking and completing projects on time within budget.
Lead the development of innovative solutions to unique problems
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

People Management

Work with the team and other department members to produce effective maintenance strategies, procedures and methods
Liaise with Production, Quality and Engineering departments to ensure highest level of build quality is achieved after any intervention and throughout the working life of equipment
Effectively lead a team of maintenance technicians/engineers, working with manager and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output
Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements
Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained
Delegate tasks to the team to ensure maximum effectiveness
Oversee the team’s performance, attendance and disciplinary issues
Identify areas of development within the team to achieve a flexible and responsive team which can support the demands of the customer
Train both team and broader organisation members where appropriate
Motivate and coach the team to operational success
Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of
Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTec National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, NVQ level 3
Professional accreditation with an industry related body would be advantageous
Completed a recognised indentured apprenticeship in maintenance management
Experience of working with facilities management
Mechanical, electrical, electronic or software background with a working knowledge of the other disciplines
Substantial experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and ultimately customer delivery
FLT reach licence
Experience of leading and developing (multi-skilled) people
Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as SAP (Standard Analyses: Purchasing Information System)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognised QC (Quality Control) tools
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and responsibilities
Knowledge of Quality standard IATF16949
Ability to work flexible shift patterns as required