Full-Time

Maintenance Manager

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Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Mid, Senior

Hazelwood, MO, USA

This is an in-office position located at the plant in Bridgeton, MO.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Challenge Manufacturing's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Technical Discipline strongly preferred
  • Three to five years’ work experience in a maintenance leadership role required covering multiple shifts
  • Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance programs required
  • Willingness and ability to obtain appropriate (hilo, crane, lift, etc.) operating licenses
  • Computer literacy required, including MS Office (Excel) and ERP/MRP system (Plex is a plus)
  • Strong team building, decision-making, organization, multi-tasking, and people management skills
  • Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards, and codes. Ability to read and understand complex diagrams.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure personnel follow established safety procedures and implement improvement projects. Maximize reliability, efficiency, and safety of equipment.
  • Manage press, weld, crib maintenance supervisors and personnel. Oversee day-to-day operations and tasks to ensure smooth performance of overall operations.
  • Ensure manpower is sufficient and properly trained to work in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Maintain effective predictive and preventative maintenance programs by use of established metrics, planning, PM program, and predictive technologies.
  • Ensure corporate standards are upheld and maintained.
  • Install and/or modify manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements.
  • Work with outside contractors when scope of repair is beyond in-house capabilities.
  • Respond to production emergencies and down equipment. Oversee maintenance and repair of production and facilities equipment.
  • Manage projects to provide prompt response to requests and issues from multiple departments.
  • Implement best practice processes to increase productivity, quality, and output.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities and recommend process improvements.
  • Effectively communicate with corporate and plant teams to ensure effective outcomes.
  • Ensure all communication is clear, concise, timely, and thorough.
  • Ensure department participates and works effectively to meet corporate and plant cost metrics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Automotive industry experience preferred
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Plex is a strong plus)
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing focuses on high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry, providing services like automated assembly and various welding techniques to Tier 1 automotive manufacturers. The company stands out from competitors through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which encourages employee ownership and collaboration. With around 3,000 employees and 1,500 industrial robots across twelve locations, Challenge Manufacturing aims to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while upholding its core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components benefits Challenge's high-precision assembly capabilities.
  • Lightweight material trends create opportunities for Challenge's advanced stamping and welding.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance operational efficiency in Challenge's automated assembly lines.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge's pricing and margins.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge Challenge's current processes.
  • Semiconductor shortages impact automotive production schedules, affecting Challenge's demand.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees.
  • Challenge Manufacturing has a global presence with 12 locations in North America and Asia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life

Voluntary Life

LTD

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

ESOP shares

Company News

Business Wire
Oct 17th, 2023
WhiteHawk Capital Partners Provides Senior Term Loan Facility to Challenge Manufacturing

WhiteHawk Capital Partners, LP announced it has entered into an agreement with Challenge Mfg. Company, LLC to provide a senior term loan facility.