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MAINTENANCE MANAGER
DUNCAN, SC - DUNCAN PLANT  

Organizes, plans, and directs work assignments of maintenance workers.

Instructs and coordinates the activities of all personnel in the department to maintain top efficiency and productivity. Manages and maintains expense supplies as may be reasonably necessary to ensure adequate amount to minimize production downtime. Administers company policies and procedures as related to department.  Administer safety, company rules and collective bargaining agreement. Assist in launch programs as necessary.  The Maintenance Manager is part of the Maintenance department and reports to the Engineering Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (The following duties are typical for this classification. However, any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.)

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Conducts weekly safety meeting with each maintenance shift
• Contact and coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Requisition tools, equipment and supplies.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Hire, train and develop maintenance staff and control engineers
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Maintains time records.
• Plan and execute PM, and Work Order logs and manage MVP Plant maintenance system
• Monitors facility/maintenance contracts and facility/equipment warranties for compliance
• Monitors and maintains critical spare parts and other spares
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities.
• Plan and manage facility budget and necessary investments and assist in project cost planning
• Manage and direct plant safety and the implementation of safety equipment as related to equipment when needed.
• Manages the maintenance of accurate records of machines and other assets with regards to repair, drawings, diagrams, manuals and equipment parameters.
• Ensures plant security is maintained.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining adequate parts/actions to minimize machine downtime.
• Follows ISO14001 and QS9000/TS16949 procedures/processes.
• Optimizes design of equipment to produce quality products.
• Participates in plant recycling programs.
• It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Manager to take appropriate action and to effectively communicate where necessary and observations which may impact Lear's ability to manufacture a quality product and to achieve an on time delivery. Individual actions which should be taken into account are as follows:
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformances related to product, process and quality systems.
• Identify and record any problems related to the product, process and quality system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Verify implementation of solutions.
• Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager

Advantages of working for Lear at the DUNCAN PLANT:

• Examples: Self-Directed Work teams, opportunities for leadership advancement, strong benefits/perks to highlight

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience with Maintenance Supervision for conveyor systems, assembly equipment, facilities, and grounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Applications.
• Knowledge of Predictive Maintenance (Temperature, Vibration and Oil). Knowledge of Production Equipment and Machinery Troubleshooting following schematics and performance Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge of Electrical Trade (lighting systems, ac/dc electrical circuits, 110/220 vac, 1ph/3ph voltage and some troubleshooting).
• Knowledge of Mechanical (grinding, drilling, plumbing, etc.).
• Knowledge of Tig and Mig Welding and performance light fabrication.
• Machine Tool Practices (lathe, drill, mill, etc.).
• Knowledge of Work Order Procedures and Performance.
• Knowledge of pneumatic ad hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of Predictive Maintenance (Temperature, Vibration and Oil).
• Knowledge of PLC's, read ladder logic. Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation and Calibration. Troubleshooting. Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Knowledge of Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Budget.
• Knowledge of the development and design of Industrial Electrical Control Panel.
• Knowledge of PLC's maintenance, troubleshooting and program modification
• Skill in using general facility and maintenance tools and equipment (power drills, portable band saws, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics. Troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and understand welding blue printers and performance heavy fabrication.
• Ability to understand safety work practices and enable to identify the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for job assignments.

Special Requirements: 

• Must be able and willing to work overtime and respond emergency calls.
• Must be willing to work extended periods of time or varying shift hours.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to get certified in forklift and other powered vehicles.

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.