Manager Gestamp Automotive Jobs (NOW HIRING)

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

JOB SUMMARY 

This role under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, plans, directs and coordinates all activities relating to maintenance operations across all shifts. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supports production in reducing and eliminating equipment/tooling downtime and scrap utilizing good analytical methodologies.
• Supervises maintenance employees across all shifts ensuring that they are trained as required and performing satisfactorily and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintains and issues daily job assignments; records and evaluates the results of Preventive Maintenance.
• Provides production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC related issues.
• Establishes and maintains a disaster recovery plan for current equipment, tooling and projects.
• Responds to safety work orders and action items in a timely manner.
• Monitors, maintains, and records employee time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies (e.g. vacation, medical day, bereavement, jury duty, etc.). Records approved time-off requests in AOD; and ensures required time-off requests with supporting documentation are processed completely and timely.
• Provides timely feedback on work performance including completion of performance reviews based on established schedule.
• Checks-in new equipment, generates PM's and ensures spare parts are ordered.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager and Human Resources Manager in the administration of disciplinary action, when necessary.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Supervise the assembly and installation of new equipment and is able to make modifications to existing equipment as requested.
• Maintain maintenance Quality standards and preventative/ predictive maintenance program for the Assembly Dept. to ensure compliance with QS9000 Requirements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• BS: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other technical discipline plus 3 years of automated manufacturing technical experience required. -or- 
• AS: Electronics Technology plus 5 years of automated manufacturing technical experience required. -or- 
• 7+ years experience and training in a similar role and environment. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, PLC, Robotics. 
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools; and shop tools. 
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC controls, including RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 platforms, RSLogix, Panelview and Panelview Plus HMI applications. 
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.