Plant Maintenance Manager

FaureciaFort Wayne, IndianaOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 14 hours ago

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About this role

## Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

## Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager oversees the duties of maintenance and Stock room personnel.

- Assigning work orders to maintenance personnel and prioritizing and leveling the workload.
- Maintain the employees’ time, attendance, and vacation schedules.
- Assist engineering with locating and maintaining repair parts for the equipment.
- Ensure development of Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Apprentices
- Direct and coordinate both repair and preventive maintenance for all manufacturing equipment.
- Support continuous improvement efforts: propose and implement continuous productivity, efficiency, and quality improvement actions for all equipment.
- Support and manage the work order database to keep it current.
- Ensure development of maintenance personnel in all types of skills (hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
- Support and enforce all Health, Safety, and environmental rules.
- Ensure safety equipment is maintained and up to current standards.
- Ensure the continuous development and coaching of maintenance technicians.
- Submit/implement at least two improvement ideas per month.
- Commit to the highest ethical standards and adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.
- Assist other departments to secure the quality of the product.

## Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level: Associate degree in industrial electronics, with a specialization in mechanics and automation

Experience

- At least 5 years of maintenance leadership experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety & Environment skills
- Deep understanding electrical and mechanical trades
- Experience with robotics and fixtures

Skills and competencies

- Strong leadership skills in coaching people
- Ability to be a team player and have the respect of your peers.
- High levels of organization while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability.
- Able solving problems with a realistic understanding of issues
- Ability to enter data accurately.
- Capable of following verbal and written instructions
- Solid math skills
- Computer knowledge and skills

- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Safety, quality, production, and team oriented
- Ability to effectively interact with associates at all levels.
- Minimum bi-lingual (English required)

Leadership Competencies

- Drives Results
- Customer Focus
- Learning on the Fly (Individual Contributor/Team Leader)
- Problem Solving
- Collaborates with Others

Visa sponsorship of any kind is not available for this position now or in the future.

## What we can do for you

- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

## Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com