Industrial Maintenance Manager

STS Group is a globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. The Adler Pelzer Group, a global Tier 1 supplier recently acquired STS group to expand its target market. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to support the opening of the brand-new STS facility near Salem, Virginia in the Roanoke, VA area.

The Maintenance Manager participates in activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in manufacturing so that throughput, inventory, and operating expense objectives are achieved. This role also inspects and repairs machinery and equipment based on operating parameters.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager:

• Manages the tasks, assignments, and schedules for personnel within his/her department
• Analyzes mechanical, electrical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Tests newly installed or refurbished equipment to ensure fulfillment to specification and safety.
• Develop and maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime.
• Notifies plant manager of recurring equipment malfunctions and of corrective action taken.
• Maintain and monitor inventory of maintenance equipment and parts. Order new parts as necessary.
• Trains and oversees newly hired maintenance technicians
• Troubleshoot PLC problems.
• Install and maintain program modifications for all machines.
• Coordinate with plant superintendent and/or plant manager and maintenance department for the installation and removal of equipment.
• Engineer changes to enhance production operation of equipment.
• Immediately respond to maintenance issues when production has stopped due to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic problems.
• Communicate with facilities manager or plant manager when outside services are needed for repairs.
• Complete purchase order requisitions for all purchased goods, equipment, or services.
• Complete other duties (building maintenance, etc…) as assigned by plant superintendent or plant manager.
• Communicate with shift supervisors with regard to maintenance issues.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required to support team objectives.
• Required to adhere to plant safety and environmental (ISO 14001) requirements as established by company policy.
• Required to adhere to applicable IATF 16949:2016 requirements.
• Will be required to work necessary overtime and possibly a 2nd or 3rd
• May be required to stand long periods of time.
• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals. Please refer to the required list of skills and experience below. Education can be substituted with equivalent experience. Licenses and Certifications are preferred but not required.

Preferred Requirements of the Maintenance Manager:

• Three to five years' experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing with particular strengths in electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting
• Strong personal leadership, vision, organizational and communication abilities, technical and mechanical background desirable.
• Knowledgeable of customer product line and internal manufacturing processes to include all functions from raw materials to finished goods, as well as equipment and machinery.
• PLC programming, troubleshooting experience, robot experience
• Welding, electrical circuitry, mechanical machine repair.
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED required or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Equivalent of an Industrial, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering Degree or Journeyman Certification a plus.
• Additional college-level courses in Engineering or any technical curriculum or the equivalent in experience and education.

Benefits of the Maintenance Manager:

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career.
• Salary range is $100,000 to $125,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• 401(K) match, fully vested.
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis(FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others).
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Adler Pelzer Group and STS provides sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently and in the future authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

We are an equal opportunity employer. STS participate in the E-Verify Program.

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers