Maintenance Assistant Manager
Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a 1st Shift Maintenance Assistant Manager
The Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated 1st Shift Maintenance Assistant Manager who brings decisiveness, strong decision-making, and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll leading and developing a team of Maintenance Techs with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. At Toyota Material Handling, we value innovative and creative ideas. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to go above and beyond, you will feel right at home.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Reporting team activity and progress through visual management (weak point management, pareto charts, other TPS tools, and graphs)
Manage general practices for the first, second and third shift Maintenance leaders including shutdown and any projects to improve up time
Public speaking to report to the executives for downtime instances and repair progress ( 1 on 1 and in a group setting)
Work order completion according to targets
Lead salary Group Leaders in their development and goals
Review daily, weekly, monthly downtime data to create improvement projects
Coordinate daily activities to have parts and necessary supplies
Retest all equipment with associate and leadership to verify quality and performance of machine
Coordinate the transfer of time sensitive repair and improvement work to and from adjacent shifts to prevent the interruption of production operations
Assist in the development of each Associate in behavior and skill set
Schedule training according to each year’s budget approval
Initiate, plan, execute, control, and report the work of a team to achieve improvement goals
Continuously identify and implement improvements (safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environment)
Promote kaizen activity
Create a teamwork atmosphere through excellent communication and respect for people
Downtime countermeasure effectiveness, check sheet completion, work orders, and project schedules
Create, maintain, and execute procurement commodity strategies for the assigned categories
Improve quality and delivery by leading supplier and improvement plans through monitoring performance regularly and leading key initiatives
Escalate critical equipment issues or downtime events to ensure adequate resources are assigned
Track expenses and oversee budgets
Track Hoshin activity and report to executives
What We’re Looking For:
2 Year Technical Degree Required
4 Year Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
6 Years of Industrial Maintenance Leadership experience
Strong technical experience with troubleshooting capabilities
Willingness to work hands-on
Experience with Predictive Maintenance (infrared, vibration, etc.) is a plus
Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power point)
Where and When You’ll Work:
This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:
Salary - $94,000 - $125,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location
World Class Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
100% 401(k) match up to 6%
Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
Best in class work culture!
Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.
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