(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Maintenance Management

• Oversee operation and maintenance of all plant equipment.
  
  
• Support production teams by ensuring equipment availability and reliability.
  
  
• Ensure completion of daily check sheets and maintenance documentation.
  
  
• Maintain and enforce 3R5S standards in maintenance areas.
  
  
• Manage equipment condition, repair plans, and asset tracking.
  
  
• Ensure proper recording of process data per ADEM and OEM requirements.
  
  
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and ramp-up activities for new production lines and facility expansion projects.

Preventive Maintenance (PM)

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules using SAP work orders.
  
  
• Oversee execution of weekend, shutdown, and holiday maintenance plans.
  
  
• Continuously improve PM strategies and effectiveness.
  
  
• Drive predictive and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.

Breakdown Maintenance

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures.
  
  
• Ensure timely repair and restoration of equipment.
  
  
• Monitor downtime and ensure accurate downtime logging.
  
  
• Review and approve trouble reports and corrective action plans.

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with cross-functional departments regarding maintenance activities.
  
  
• Lead shift handover meetings and share maintenance updates.
  
  
• Report maintenance performance and key issues to management.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and safety regulations.
  
  
• Enforce use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  
  
• Support environmental compliance requirements and participate in EHS initiatives related to battery manufacturing operations.
  
  
• Identify and report hazards and implement corrective actions.
  
  
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team.
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Review and report maintenance KPIs, including PM completion and downtime.
  
  
• Monitor SAP work order completion and maintenance execution.
  
  
• Provide reports on breakdown trends and improvement actions.

Process Standardization

• Lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to improve equipment reliability and OEE.
  
  
• Monitor and improve equipment performance through OEE, downtime reduction, and reliability initiatives.
  
  
• Ensure adherence to module maintenance work standards.
  
  
• Implement continuous improvement practices within maintenance operations.
  
  
• All other duties as assigned.

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

Responsible for directing maintenance operations and supervising maintenance personnel. Exercises authority related to maintenance planning, staffing recommendations, performance management, equipment reliability improvements, and departmental budget recommendations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes, this role will oversee Maintenance Team Members, Senior Engineers, Engineers, and Specialists

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven ability to set goals and achieve results
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Hands-on experience with robotics and PLC systems
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP PM
• Knowledge of industrial automation, PLC, robotics, and controls systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, International Standard for Quality Management and VDA 6.3
• Ability to communicate in Korean, both written and verbal, is a plus but not required

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MiniTab, and scheduling/timeline software
• Experience in PLC programming for large-scale production lines or standalone equipment
• Experience in automotive or battery manufacturing environments
• Experience in new facility setup or plant expansion projects

Working Conditions: 

• Manufacturing plant and office environment
• Frequent walking and standing on the production floor
• Exposure to production equipment, machinery, and industrial noise
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
• May require extended work hours, weekends, and holidays to support business and production requirements