Maintenance Group Lead

Summary of Position:

The Maintenance Group Leader position is directly responsible for the supervision, formulation, administration and coordination of all maintenance projects, policies, processes, methods and procedures designed to improve & maintain operating performance, reduce waste & delays. Also responsible for developing, administering & promoting cost reductions on a company-wide basis.    Support new product start-up and launches.

Corporate:

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned 

EHS:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Strict adherence to lockout tagout requirements
• Comply with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Meets company safety goals 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direction, development and leadership to maintenance associates
• Inspects and checks equipment for proper operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, logs test readings, and maintains, repairs, or replaces all essential equipment parts
• CNC Machining Programming and operation
• Read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly. Prepare sketches as needed.
• Use hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and metalworking machines
• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery, equipment, housing, jigs, fittings, fixtures and measuring instruments
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications
• Consult with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, apply knowledge of engineering principles
• Identify, investigate, and resolve equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
• conduct research that tests and analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve or reduce costs for product, processes, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Activities involve using time-study or standard data for a variety of machine, assembly and hand operations, production methods, equipment layout, material handling, and manpower, equipment and material utilization to improve operating performance
• Identify root cause determination of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
• Train production personnel in new or existing methods
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
• Investigate or resolve operational problems such as material use variances and bottlenecks
• Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs
• Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards
• Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency
• Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization
• Communicate  with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status
• Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control.
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment

Reporting:

• Reports to Maintenance Assistant Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Healthy Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• Paid time off 

Competency Requirements:

1. Confidentiality: Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly regarding handling employment/personal information.  Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private. 
2. Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs 
3. Communication: Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
4. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
5. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models’ adaptability. Use collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
6. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
7. Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
8. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
9. Organizational and Self Discipline: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
10. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Make systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
11. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.  Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accept changes in organization or job requirements.
12. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
13. Teamwork: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
14. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcome and take advantage of opposing ideas and opinions are always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined as essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.  All employment decisions at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 

Education:

• Associates degree or higher in technical field preferred
• OSHA 10 or higher certification; commitment to after hire date is acceptable

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Maintenance Leadership experience 
• Minimum of 5 years’ industrial Maintenance experience

Technical/ Computer Skills:

• Electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics proficiency and ability to effectively troubleshoot
• Strong skills with installation and maintenance work on industrial plant systems and equipment
• Broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms
• Remote IO design and operation experience
• Robot programming and troubleshooting
• AC/DC drive motor operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting
• Understands how to read and comprehend hydraulic and electrical prints
• Broad knowledge of OSHA and workplace environmental, health, and safety programs
• Basic knowledge of current NEC, NFPA, ADA code compliance
• Minimum of familiarity of basic Ethernet networking components
• Must be proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Additional Desired Skills a plus:

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Urethane foam experience
• Fast pace or JIT manufacturing experience
• Maintenance project tracking and delegation system
• SAP experience

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this position. HTGSS reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGSS team members are subject to all other HTGSS policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGSS’s Team Member Handbook.

This Position Description is not a contract. Every Team Member’s employment with HTGSS is voluntary and is subject to termination by the team member or HTGSS at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or HTGSS policies shall be interpreted as being in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of HTGSS team members.

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