Facilities & Maintenance Manager Automobile Manufacturing
Job Description
Job Description
Oar Staffing is conducting a search for a Facilities & Maintenance Manager for an Automobile Manufacturing client in Southern Indiana. This is a DIRECT HIRE
Up to $150,000
Summary
Hands-on Manager for maintenance department in a high-volume auto manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for leading maintenance supervisors, technicians, planners, and MRO operations while driving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and developing a world-class maintenance organization.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with experience in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a continuous improvement mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to use maintenance data to improve machine performance and reduce operating costs.
Technical Skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving:
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- Mechanical systems
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- PLCs and industrial controls
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Motors and automation systems
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems is preferred.
- Knowledge of 480V/208V three-phase electrical systems and 24VDC controls.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar CMMS/MRP software.
- CAD experience is a plus.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, planners, and MRO personnel.
- Develop and implement structured training programs, including apprenticeship and journeyman development.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Utilize maintenance metrics including MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to drive improvements.
- Provide technical leadership during equipment breakdowns and support rapid troubleshooting efforts.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to standardize maintenance activities.
- Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and equipment records.
- Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability, reduce cycle times, and lower maintenance costs.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and applicable standards,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- Equivalent maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance, engineering, industrial, or military manufacturing experience.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing preferred.