Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology _ with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch. The Lincolnton, NC Conversion, Customizing and Packaging Center is located approximately 30 miles from Charlotte. The facility employs just under 500 full time associates in a 5-shift operation, which encompasses 235,000 sq ft. along with 12,000 skus. In addition to the conversion, customizing and packaging activities, abrasives are now a big part of our power tool accessory business. ISO certified, our associates engage in BPS, CIP and 5S . By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Job Description

The manager of the Bosch Lincolnton maintenance department has the primary responsibilities of building an effective plant Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) structure and a high competence level within the maintenance team. Through documented, comprehensive workplace skills and a focus on associate development, the manager ensures technical support staffing is well-prepared to perform at a high standard. The manager has a continuous improvement mindset and uses data to select, prioritize, and eliminate the largest issues impacting OEE, machine technical availability, MTBF, and MTTR.

The manager is a strong communicator with direct associates, value stream managers, and executives. He/she leads with a servant leadership mindset and actively takes action to maintain a positive, appreciative, accountable culture. This leadership constantly promotes a professional, high-performing, service-oriented maintenance organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements a highly mature TPM structure with heavy focus on continuous improvement, planned maintenance, and competence development

• Leads the team in critical KPI target attainment – OEE %, technical availability, MTBF, and MTTR

• Under minimal supervision, develops and deploys improvement strategies

• Builds a highly effective planned maintenance program with high on-time completion rates and documented PM work standards

• Participates in business planning cycles and target setting

• Follows BPS (Lean Production) guidelines and improves BPS maturity levels

• Strongly supports new product launches in areas that improve performance after SOP – spare parts setup, PM documentation and setup, technical documentation and standards

• Builds competence of technical resources through thorough tracking and documentation of necessary skills and deliberate development measures

• Works and communicates well with technician direct reports, value stream managers, plant management, direct operators, and executives

• Implements organizational initiatives with minimal guidance

• Leads meetings to build team spirit and communicate company updates

• Works closely with local colleges to build a strong technical apprentice program

• Has a 5S mindset and instills this in the team

• Coaches and develops associates to reach their full potential and achieve their career goals

• Manages a spare parts crib team to ensure high spare part inventory accuracy levels and low stock-out associated downtime

• Independently develops and deploys cost reduction strategies in maintenance and spare parts crib activities

Actively supports Industry 4.0 roadmap and ongoing measures for improved data transparency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

• 5+ years with close interaction with maintenance staff

• Working understanding of TPM program requirements

• Experience in process development and/or manufacturing

• Ability to lead in a multi-cultural, diverse, international working environment

• Experience interfacing with Lead Plants and International Production Networks

• Exceptional continuous improvement process skills in direct and indirect areas

• Places an emphasis on a culture of appreciation and servant leadership

• Strong proactive, analytical, problem solving, planning and organization skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.