Maintenance Assistant Manager

The Maintenance Assistant Manager supports the Maintenance Manager in overseeing daily maintenance operations, ensuring all equipment, machinery and facilities operate efficiently and safely. This role involves supervising maintenance staff, coordinating preventive and correct maintenance, and assisting in implement process improvement to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.  

This position is responsible for strict adherence to FIA company policies, procedures, and performance expectations by managing and coaching staff members, and by leading by example.   

• Help Lead Maintenance Department in daily activity under direction of Maintenance Manager 
• Support Departmental Hoshin 
• Responsible to help maintain and update Management Board in areas assigned by Maintenance Manager 
• Help to meet Maintenance budget  
• Monitor and control department hours and schedule Team members work hours and PTO 
• Oversee Maintenance new model launch activity. Trouble shooting of equipment, aid in all required tests and trial activities, ensure required spare parts are kept in-house or are available if in-house stocking is not practical 
• Support investigations using 5-Why analysis for Safety and Quality issues that occur 
• Uniformly enforce company policy and ensure Maintenance department follows the rules consistently  
• Maintain training records and ensure that new Team Members are adequately trained and all training records for department are maintained 
• Work with other departments to reduce scrap 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance process and cost efficiency 
• Kaizen processes to remove difficult work and be more efficient 
• Ensure team follows Change Point Management System to ensure correct use of system  
• Monitor, enforce rules, and train as needed for abnormal handling 
• Manage employee relations in coordination with Maintenance Department and Human Resources. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects. 
• Must be able to work the company’s required overtime. 
• Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy. 

• Three Years Maintenance Experience minimum. Preferably Automotive 
• Three Years minimum management experience required  
• FIA Management experience preferred 
• Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving 
• Effective communication and collaboration 
• Attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Commitment to safety and compliance 
• Solid understanding of FIA’s processes, procedures, and policies 
• Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS) 
• Strong leadership, team development and communication skills  
• May travel occasionally by automotive and or airplane including trips to Canada and Japan.   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position.  

• Work Environment: Work is typically performed in both an office and production environment 
• Must be able to use a variety of tools and equipment such as computer terminal for data input, copy machines, calculator and any other equipment related to functional area. 
• Must be able to use software includes the use of Windows Operating System, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access database, etc), and Internet 
• Noise Levels: Moderate Noise  

The physical tasks described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Lifting up to 10 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
• Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen. 
• Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management. 
• Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone. 
• Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously.  
• Occasionally travels by automotive and or plane 

The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position.  These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Any accommodations made must be stated in writing and attached to this job description.  The information contained herein is subject to change at the company’s discretion.