Maintenance Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a team environment in the automotive world? 

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking a strong and motivated Maintenance Manager for the manufacturing operations in Thomson, GA.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the personnel and equipment regarding activities with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of machinery in manufacturing so that throughput, inventory, and operating expense objectives are achieved. 

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager:

• Manages the tasks, assignments, and schedules for personnel within his/her department


• Analyzes mechanical, electrical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action to maintain maximum production and quality.


• Tests newly installed or refurbished equipment to ensure fulfillment to specification and safety.


• Develop and maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime.


• Notifies plant manager of recurring equipment malfunctions and of corrective action taken.


• Maintain and monitor inventory of maintenance equipment and parts. Order new parts as necessary.


• Trains and oversees newly hired maintenance technicians


• Troubleshoot PLC problems.


• Install and maintain program modifications for all machines.


• Coordinate with plant superintendent and/or plant manager and maintenance department for the installation and removal of equipment.


• Engineer changes to enhance production operation of equipment.


• Immediately respond to maintenance issues when production has stopped due to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic problems.


• Communicate with facilities manager or plant manager when outside services are needed for repairs.


• Complete purchase order requisitions for all purchased goods, equipment, or services.


• Complete other duties (building maintenance, etc…) as assigned by plant superintendent or plant manager.


• Communicate with shift supervisors with regard to maintenance issues.


• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required to support team objectives.


• Required to adhere to plant safety and environmental (ISO 14001) requirements as established by company policy.


• Required to adhere to applicable IATF 16949:2016 requirements.


• Will be required to work necessary overtime and possibly a 2^nd or 3^rd


• May be required to stand long periods of time.


• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals. Please refer to the required list of skills and experience below. Education can be substituted with equivalent experience. Licenses and Certifications are preferred but not required. 

Preferred Requirements of the Maintenance Manager:

1. Three to five years' experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing with particular strengths in electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting


2. Strong personal leadership, vision, organizational and communication abilities, technical and mechanical background desirable.


3. Knowledgeable of customer product line and internal manufacturing processes to include all functions from raw materials to finished goods, as well as equipment and machinery.


4. PLC programming, troubleshooting experience, robot experience


5. Welding, electrical circuitry, mechanical machine repair.


6. Minimum of a high school diploma/GED required or equivalent training and/or experience.


7. Equivalent of an Industrial, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering Degree or Journeyman Certification a plus.


8. Additional college-level courses in Engineering or any technical curriculum or the equivalent in experience and education.

Benefits of the Maintenance Manager: 

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career. 


• Salary range is $120,000 to $130,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training. 


• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one. 


• Generous and flexible paid time off. 


• 401(K) match, fully vested. 


• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.


• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis(FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others). 


• Tuition reimbursement and professional development. 

About Adler Pelzer Group

Adler Pelzer Group was founded by talented people and families that around the 1960's in Europe and decided to start their respective journeys in the automotive industry. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founders was and still is one of the cornerstones of what we, at the Adler Pelzer Group, are today. 

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing, of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers. 

Join Adler Pelzer's team and become an integral part of a tradition that, through the years, had guided us to achieve the highest possible degree of product excellence in the automotive world. To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.adlerpelzer.com

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) is an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify program.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS OR VENDORS.