Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: DDHLA (Alabama) - Cusseta, AL 36852Position Type: Full-TimeJob Shift: First ShiftTHE COMPANY

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.

In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management, and will serve as the location for the new Assistant Maintenance Manager.  

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will assist and support the Director of Operations in overseeing daily maintenance operations. This individual is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and supervision of maintenance activities to ensure machinery, products, and equipment are operational, safe, and efficient. Additional duties include collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and records in PLEX.
Assist the Director of Operations in the operational and fiscal activities in the Maintenance group.
Identify and select vendors for equipment, fixtures, and supplies.
Responsible for maintaining MRO supplies and spare parts inventory.
Identify opportunities for productivity and quality improvement and implement the necessary measures to realize these improvements.
Oversee Maintenance activities which include plant expansion, plant maintenance, equipment maintenance, and external services: cleaning, lawn, plumbing, electrical, etc.
Manage employee performance and recommends changes in job duties and employee status.
Maintain standards which includes mechanical and maintenance standards.
Supervise and educate the maintenance team to ensure continuous improvement.
Serve on various committees as required.
Perform any other job duties as assigned.

 
QualificationsEDUCATION

High-School diploma required.
Associate's degree or working towards an associate’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of blueprints, process analysis, CAD, and drafting terminology.
Broad knowledge of machine shop and basic accounting principles.
Knowledge of tooling, costing, and maintenance management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing processes. Exposure to moving equipment, parts and electrical shock.  Possible serious injury due to carelessness around equipment.
Sometimes lifts, carries or moves objects – weighing up to 50 pounds.
Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printer and disk drives.