Full-Time

Maintenance Manager

Posted on 8/16/2024

Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

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 automated assembly and various welding techniques, ensuring precise and efficient production of automotive components. It primarily serves Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, entering contracts to supply essential parts and assemblies. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from 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 core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased EV adoption boosts demand for lightweight components, benefiting Challenge's stamping processes.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance production efficiency, offering innovation opportunities for Challenge.
  • Reshoring trends create opportunities for local manufacturers like Challenge in North America.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge's pricing and market share.
  • Adapting to EV demands may challenge Challenge's current production processes.
  • Labor shortages in North America increase operational costs for Challenge.

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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