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Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Maintenance Team Leader - Production Maintenance

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMaryville, TN, USA$75k - $85k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing practices is required.
  • Knowledge of office software applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to coordinate and monitor a high level of activity under a variety of conditions.
  • The candidate must be able to comprehend complex instructions and respond effectively.
  • The candidate must be able to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
  • The candidate must be able to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers and accurately handle precise movements.
  • The candidate must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and noise.
  • Strong written, oral, and presentation skills are required.
  • Organizational and time management skills are required.
  • Audit and budgeting knowledge is required.
  • Verifiable hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in an industrial environment is required.
  • A strong maintenance background is required.
  • Candidates must upload a resume with their application to be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise maintenance associates, and provide maintenance guidance to associates and other manufacturing personnel.
  • Provide technical maintenance support for the assigned area.
  • Develop team members through skill assessments, training plans, coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations.
  • Plan and execute work to meet department goals.
  • Coordinate repairs with customers to minimize machine downtime.
  • Follow up on machine issues and develop technical problem-solving solutions.
  • Ensure team safety compliance through a daily presence on the floor and by using departmental tools, including LOTO audits, permit approvals, pre-task checklists, and pre-lift check sheets.
  • Provide on-call responses to critical maintenance situations.
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing methods in collaboration with maintenance associates.
  • Follow company safety, quality, continuous improvement, and other policies.
  • Perform additional special activities and responsibilities as required.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to ensure effective and efficient job planning.
  • Coordinate and communicate daily with other Team Leaders to support clear communication across shifts.
  • Use the Planner role to identify ways to reduce machine downtime through Kaizens, data analysis, and other defined metrics.
  • Use the Planner role to manage and own the preventive maintenance system and scheduled repairs, coordinating with customers and plant personnel and sharing information with other Team Leaders.
  • Work with suppliers, Engineering, and Purchasing to manage costs on major projects.
  • Motivate others to reach goals and continuously improve.
  • Prioritize and assign tasks, establish procedures, and provide instruction.
  • Evaluate and review completed tasks with team members.
  • Assess the work area daily to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
  • Evaluate quality and safety matters arising from daily production and advise on and assist with developing countermeasures.
  • Prepare reports and promote improvement ideas.
  • Maintain workplace 5S and ensure appropriate safety conditions.
  • Train and mentor associates on company processes and policies.
  • Work as a cross-functional member on projects.
  • Perform human resources activities, including scheduling, tracking attendance, and counseling.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in leadership is strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of robotics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and programmable logic controller troubleshooting is strongly desired.
  • Problem-solving experience using preventive maintenance analysis, Plan-Do-Check-Act, and 5 Why methods is preferred.
  • Competence with Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
  • Strong documentation skills are preferred.
  • The candidate should demonstrate attention to detail, department-level communication, accountability, ownership, adaptability, human development, self-awareness, compassion, verbal and written articulation, a focus on Gemba, technical ability, safety awareness, and knowledge of company policies.

About the Company

Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Denso Thermal Systems S.p.A. designs, develops, manufactures and sells automotive thermal solutions including air-conditioning systems, engine cooling, heat exchangers, radiators and compressors, plus integrated cockpit and front-end modules for cars, commercial vehicles, tractors, and buses. Its systems regulate cabin temperature and engine cooling by circulating refrigerants and transferring heat, while cockpit modules combine instruments and front-end parts into a single assembly. As part of the DENSO Group with a global manufacturing and aftermarket footprint, it differentiates itself through a broad, end-to-end product lineup across multiple vehicle types. Its goal is to deliver reliable, efficient thermal solutions and integrated vehicle modules to OEMs and aftermarket customers worldwide, supporting safe and comfortable mobility across diverse mobility sectors.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kariya, Japan
Founded
1947

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