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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

Mid, Senior

Holland, MI, USA

Position located at our Plant in Holland, MI, 1st Shift / 7:00AM - 4:00PM M-F.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
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) experience
  • Strong team building, decision-making, organization, multi-tasking, and people management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure while navigating competing priorities and requirements.
  • Thorough technical knowledge in the field of industrial maintenance, including relevant regulations, standards, and codes. Ability to read and understand complex diagrams.
  • Competent with computer software such as, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Plex is a strong plus).
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.
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry. The company provides essential services such as automated assembly and various welding techniques, including resistance, projection, MIG, and drawn arc stud welding, to Tier 1 automotive manufacturers. These services ensure the precise and efficient production of automotive structures. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from its competitors is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows employees to own shares in the company, fostering a collaborative culture and aligning employee interests with the company's success. The goal of Challenge Manufacturing is to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while delivering value to its employee-owners, guided by its core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The senior term loan facility from WhiteHawk Capital Partners provides financial stability and potential for further growth and expansion.
  • Employee ownership through the ESOP can lead to higher job satisfaction and retention, fostering a more dedicated workforce.
  • The company's established reputation and long-standing relationships with Tier 1 automotive manufacturers ensure a steady stream of revenue and business opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the automotive industry requires continuous innovation and efficiency to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on the automotive sector makes the company vulnerable to industry-specific downturns and economic fluctuations.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) fosters a unique collaborative culture, aligning employee interests with the company's financial success, unlike many competitors.
  • The company's specialization in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes sets it apart in the precision-driven automotive market.
  • With a global footprint and approximately 1,500 industrial robots, Challenge Manufacturing demonstrates a significant commitment to automation and efficiency.