Maintenance Supervisor

AESC is looking to add a Maintenance Supervisor to our team in Florence, South Carolina

• Full-Time
• On-Site: Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

The Maintenance Manager Leads a group of multi-craft, skilled maintenance technicians. Maintains and repairs production equipment in the assigned area. Plans and schedules maintenance work related to corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, work order requests, equipment installation and project related work. Facilitates all work group activities to meet established quality standards and the objectives of Safety, Cost and Delivery. Interfaces with section manager to coordinate daily and weekly activities and set priorities. Contributes to building brand identity and achieving profitable growth.

What You Will Do

• Maintains a maintenance log of preventative and corrective maintenance work orders. Assigns jobs and schedules work as required to maintain a high level of completion of preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Orders materials required to accomplish repairs to machinery.
• Reviews monthly non-production stores purchases, tagged equipment repair items, and tracks scrap costs.
• Returns unused items to non-production stores.
• Addresses long and short-term quality concerns and then provides feedback to production, engineering and quality control.
• Ensures technicians operate in a safe and efficient manner and that all safety guidelines and rules are followed. Facilitates implementation of action to improve safety performance. Proactive in identifying and addressing safety concerns before an incident occurs.
• Tracks and plans corrective action on equipment downtime issues. Determines methods to meet and improve equipment up-time goals.
• Generates weekly KPI report when needed and prepare OPL’s and SOS’s
• Schedules technicians for technical and powered equipment training. Provides IATF16949 international manufacturing quality standards and ISO140001 environmental standards training. Maintains all related training documentation.
• Helps in planning and installation of new equipment, working with engineering and outside vendors. Helps to set up parts associated with the new equipment. Manages the implementation of equipment or engineering changes to enhance the performance, reliability and predictability of equipment or processes. This includes management of hardware, software and documentation of changes as required to complete the modifications. -Oversees and develops mechanical and electrical drawings, computer aided design (CAD) updates and other technical documentation.
• Tracks and maintains employee records related to attendance, performance, overtime, safety, mobile equipment licensing and training. Keeps technicians updated on all policies and procedures applicable to them.
• Supports quality investigation when needed.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.

What You Need

• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading maintenance professionals is required. This includes training new employees, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work. May have provided input into performance reviews. Most time in work leader role would have been spent performing work similar to that performed by the people whose activities the position coordinates.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics or related program highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; report writing skills, presentation abilities, and motivational skills
• Experience in facilitating trainings
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Initiative and drive to continuously improve processes and systems.
• Fundamental understanding of industrial multi-craft maintenance.
• Good electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• General knowledge of automated systems. Knowledge requirements for equipment maintenance and calibration. Prefer candidates with knowledge of Omron PLC programming, robotics, fluid power control and mechanical fundamentals.

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous, as it aligns with our global operations and enhances communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience or familiarity with the dynamics of start-up environments, showcasing an ability to thrive in agile and fast-paced settings.

What We Offer

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and hear.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 75% of time
• Ability to remain in stationary position 25% of the time.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift and / or twist. Occasionally required to climb, balance or crawl

Travel

Occasional domestic/international travel may be required

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.