Facilities and Maintenance Team Leader

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Lead and direct a multi-functional and multi-shift team of technicians and skilled craftsmen engaged in repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, support equipment, plant support utility systems and vehicles. Maintain facility and equipment in compliance with local, state and federal code requirements.

Provide technical support for high precision equipment operations in support of machine reliability, accuracy and technical problem solving

Job Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians or engineers.
Assign tasks, coordinate workloads, and create weekly work schedules.
Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance appraisals.
Promote a collaborative work environment and lead problem-solving efforts.
Address employee complaints and resolve conflicts in accordance with company policies.
Ensure the team follows all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Ensure all training requirements are compliant to customer and internal requirements.
Oversee the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all equipment, machinery, and facilities.
Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to minimize unplanned downtime.
Respond to emergency calls and breakdowns, ensuring timely and effective repairs.
Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities, documenting findings.
Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maintenance Connect) to manage work orders, track equipment history, and control inventory.
Analyze root causes of equipment failures and develop countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
Order and maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment.
Liaise with other departments (e.g., Production, Quality) to ensure smooth operations.
Prepare reports on work completed, maintenance costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Coordinate with external contractors and vendors as needed.

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications

MUST BE A U.S Citizen.

Proficiency of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.).

A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing Maintenance/Facilities environment.
Background using CMMS (ex. Maintenance Connections) for managing PM’s and down equipment repairs.
Knowledge of NEC codes, regulatory requirements, and safety requirements as related to Maintenance/Facilities functions.
Understanding of building systems
HVAC & refrigeration experience
Chiller water systems & cooling towers
Understanding of personnel safety requirements
IT skills.
Candidate must also possess excellent computer skills, robotics and PLC experience is a plus.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience with machine motion control systems is a plus.

Additional Desired Experience and Qualifications

Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, problem analysis, potential problem analysis, decision analysis and planning.
Skilled in coaching, team-building, business measurement, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques.
Multi-task oriented.
Strong interpersonal skills
Performs analytical/technical troubleshooting, machine reliability analysis and provides education to maintenance technicians. Collects machine downtime data to develop trend analysis on equipment downtime/frequency/problem data
Provides guidance to maintenance technicians or support personnel in repair efforts, assists in procurement of equipment, repair parts and technical data/information and provides overall support for all aspects of maintenance/manufacturing operations.
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance.
Manages the manufacturing organization’s budget in support of the company’s goals and objectives.
Ensures appropriate communications and interaction with technical support and engineering groups in order that technical issues are addressed in a timely and complete manner.
Reviews competitive posture of unit with in-house and /or outside suppliers of similar products and recommends strategies to be the lowest cost, highest quality provider of products or services.
Develops specific short and long range plans and programs together with supporting budget requests based on customer requirements.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1243850901

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Cromwell, Connecticut, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/