Maintenance Supervisor - St. Catharines, Canada - THK RHYTHM AUTOMOTIVE

Description

THK RHYTHM AUTOMOTIVE designs and produces a variety of safety critical linkage and suspension products for automobile manufacturers across North America.

At the core of our success is our ongoing commitment to quality and safety in every aspect of our work.

• Managing, motivating, developing, and providing direct leadership to maintenance staff by reinforcing and encouraging a highperformance culture and safe working environment for all employees.
• Communicating and enforcing all company health & safety policies, practices, and rules.
• Investigating workplace accidents/incidents within the work area(s) under your responsibility.
• Communicating, strategizing, and coordinating maintenance activities within the team and with all relevant stakeholders such as Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Health & Safety.
• Leading and supporting critical communication rhythms and meetings such as shift handovers, production reviews, maintenance scheduling and KPI review meetings.
• Executing all scheduled work in a timely manner by guiding team members on prioritization of work including emergency/breakdown work.
• Monitoring and implementing actions to meet or exceed KPI targets.
• Supervising and periodically audit maintenance work completed by team members and/or Contractors ensuring work is completed following all company policies and procedures including GMP, Health & Safety requirements.
• Accurately documenting all completed maintenance work in CMMS.
• Supporting the planning, scheduling and execution of capital projects and shutdowns/turnarounds/asset restoration plans.
• Ensuring compliance with all internal/external auditors and support execution of corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable provincial and federal labour regulations and adhere to the terms and conditions specified in the appropriate collective bargaining agreements.
• Leading and/or supporting the execution of Root Cause Failure Analysis to mitigate repeat failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Representing Maintenance on crossfunctional project teams and support implementation of continuous improvement projects.

• A College/University graduate from an electro / mechanical program.
• A trade certification as a Licensed Millwright or Licensed Electrician with related experience (highly preferred).
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive industry.
• Completion of MMP and/or CMRP or working towards is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Familiar with the concept of world class maintenance and best practices.
• Familiar with Six Sigma, RCM, and autonomous maintenance principles.
• Knowledgeable in preventive and predictive maintenance tactics.
• Willing and flexible to work alternating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Recognized for their ability to troubleshoot and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Able to manage resources effectively using key performance indicators and benchmarking.
• Proven record for identifying issues and implementing solutions to mitigate repeat failures.

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Onsite gym
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

• French not required

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

• Overtime pay

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

• Supervisory: 3 years (required)