Maintenance Manager

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

**Job Purpose**:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the leadership and motivation of the Maintenance Department. This would include first-line supervision coaching and mentoring, technical assistance, and training where applicable to all maintenance employees. The main task is providing technical and supervisory direction to the maintenance team to ensure that all downtime is accounted for and issues are investigated and resolved as quickly as possible.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:
Primary

**Responsibilities**:
Direct supervision of: Maintenance shift supervisor, MRO Buyer, and the Maintenance Planner. Indirect supervision of: hourly skilled trades.

Attend shift hand-off meetings across all shifts with production & maintenance supervisor.

Capture shift downtime by completing daily downtime reporting, Emaint records, and shift escalation reporting.

“Boots to the floor” presence observing and providing support as required to the shift supervisor and hourly maintenance millwrights and tool makers

Ensure timely response to any downtime issues across all shifts.

Analyze downtime data to understand root causes and implement counter measures

Drives the maintenance and reliability initiatives focused on preventative and predictive maintenance, not reactive.

Review changeovers and assist in troubleshooting

Responsibility for major downtime issues after hours

Responsible for all contractors as it relates to maintenance, this would include overall equipment maintenance, and grounds and facilities

Oversee MRO Buyer/Planning Activities such as: critical spare part inventory, maintenance parts ordering, tool crib, third party vendors, PMs.

Responsible to fully understand and adhere to maintenance budget.

Responsible for scheduling line access to ensure equipment repairs are done in a timely manner

Responsible for the planning and execution of maintenance shutdown activities.

Training - assist in providing training where relevant and necessary

Responsible for timely closure of open actions on the Dana accountability board

Work with Engineering Team hand in hand in regards to tooling, controls, and process issues.

Help support introduction of new technology

Ensure policies and procedures in regards to the Maintenance Department are well communicated and maintained to continue to meet IATF, ISO45001, ISO14001 certification requirements.

Coach and mentor direct reports as required - “Lead your team”.

Responsible for Staffing requirements, performance appraisals, and Talent Management within the Maintenance Department.

Issue discipline as required.

Ensure safety policies and procedures are being followed at all times.

Conduct LPA and Support plant safety objectives and those of the CFT (Cross Functional Team) by participating in monthly Safety-First audits and JHSC meetings

Other duties as required by your supervisor.

Education and Qualifications

Post-secondary Education in a related field (Industrial Millwright) preferred.

Ability to perform under pressure and in a fast paced environment

Previous Experience in a manager capacity

Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement

Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety

Ability to be on-call for off shift emergencies

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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