PF Maintenance supervisor at Clarios, LLC in WEST UNION, South Carolina

Job Description:

What you will do

Under general direction, coordinates the day-to-day activities of Power Frame maintenance team and assists TPM Planner to ensure machinery and production processes function reliably and safely. Assists management in development of preventive programs, and ensures safety regulations are followed.  Fully supports TPM initiatives and improvements for the entire facility to increase production capacity.

How you will do it

• Direction for maintenance and operations support in a lead (molten metal) processing environment


• Leads and directs all predictive, preventative, and correction maintenance activities to allow for efficient operations.


• Analyzes production equipment to prevent costs associated with unexpected machine downtime and to identify opportunities for improvements.


• Assists senior management with plant improvements and expansions.


• Establishes and maintains effective maintenance procedures, including planning, scheduling, material support and analysis of cost and performance.  Regularly reviews maintenance methods, manpower utilization, materials and equipment for potential improvements and cost savings.


• Familiar with KPI data and drives the production environment through the use of data and fact based findings.


• Directs preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment and facility failures using TPM Methodologies.


• Understanding and implementation of TPM principles and acts as a mentor to the teams.


• Presents as required the necessary tracking for OEE, MTBF, MTTR, Throughput, Availability and capacity to upper management and Engineering Manager as directed on a regular basis.


• Coordinates resources between production / engineering to support plant goals daily, weekly, monthly, annually. 


• Utilizes CMMS and other data for increased performance decisions.


• Directs stock base and maintenance purchasing operations working with the tool crib supervision and planner to control inventory and establish proper spare parts base.


• Available 24/7 for response to plant breakdowns.


• Manages team across multiple shifts for corrective/call maintenance


• Provides technical support and staff coordination of maintenance related items. Coordinates all outside maintenance and construction activities.


• Reviews proposals for new equipment, tools and facilities and plans for installation.  Assists in preparation, justification and review of appropriation requests, layout and equipment changes.


• Working Knowledge of Building Operating Equipment to include lighting, electrical, compressors, chillers, hvac, etc


• Establishes standard procedures for operation of all utility facilities and maintains adequate operating records.


• Assists in compliance to pertinent OSHA and EPA regulations.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelors degree in a technical / business management discipline and 4 years suggested minimum experience, or 2 year degree in a technical discpline and 8 years suggested minimum experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility


• Strong PLC and electrical control circuits experience to include troubleshooting and familiarity with programming


• Strong Knowledge of injection molding, assembly, heat melts, robotics, and automation.


• Maintenance experience required on electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting


• Experience with stamping dies, metal forming processes and equipment.

Preferred

• Manufacturing Experience

RCRA Requirements:

• Haz Waste ResponsibilityTraining Required


• Ownership and Supervision of all task below in the PF Department:Staff Hazardous Waste Training PP


• Correct Disposition of WastePF Hazardous Waste Dispostion PP


• Selecting Correct Haz Waste Packaging


• Correct Labeling/Marking/Closing of HW Packaging


• Correct use of HW Satellites


• Correct use of the Haz Waste Accumulation Area


• Responsible for implementing RCRA Contingency Plan

What we do here: Oconee, SC- Components Plant 

Our components plant in West Union, South Carolina produces all the parts that go into batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We began operations in 1985 and now employ more than 300 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army, March of Dimes, back-to-school drives and the Oconee County Animal Shelter.   

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire


• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts


• Parental and caregiver leave programs


• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits


• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership


• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility


• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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