Maintenance Manager

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Job Description:

• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Tool & Die teams, including staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain effective preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Prioritize and coordinate equipment repairs, maintenance activities, shutdowns, and outside repair services with Production and other departments.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of production equipment, tooling, facility systems, utilities, cranes, material handling equipment, and related assets.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for recurring equipment and reliability issues.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, vendors, contractors, and outside services.
• Monitor key maintenance metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure maintenance and Tool & Die activities comply with safety, quality, environmental, and company requirements.
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, standards, and equipment documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, HR, and Plant Leadership on operational and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate equipment status, maintenance priorities, risks, and resource needs to Plant Leadership.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• 5+ years of progressive maintenance or manufacturing experience, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Automotive or experience in a Tier 1 supplier preferred.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience required
• Some knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment maintenance required.
• Experience with preventative/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Tool & Die experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required; powder metallurgy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance management/CMMS systems.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.