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The Maintenance Group Leader role is responsible for the technical availability of equipment used to manufacture electric power steering (EPS) rackbars and steering nuts in the Florence, KY facility. The group leader will manage the team responsible for ensuring that equipment is running efficiently, the spare parts are maintained, and the costs associated with repairs and parts are achieving our business targets. In this role, the group leader will work hand in hand with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure Business Plan targets are met. This leader will be directly responsible for a team of approximately 12 maintenance technicians, 3 controls technicians, and 1 maintenance planner, across a 3 shift operation. The goal of this leader should be a predictive maintenance system in which data is used daily to drive decisions. Within this role, the leader will develop and implement maintenance standards and Industry 4.0 solutions to turn the organization into a proactive team to accomplish operational excellence. The leader will report to the Director of Manufacturing and Engineering in the Machining part of the Value Stream Leadership Team.

Other duties highlighted below:

Ensure strict adherence of two ISO 9001/14001, OSHA and FleP regulations / procedures.

Monitor and review associate performance, using data to drive organizational decisions (MTTR, MTBF).

Interpret, administer and ensure adherence to company policy.

Maintain open communication and productivity performance.

Facilitate team cross-training and development of technical knowledge/qualifications.

Assist and support personnel for timely and accurate completion of work assignments.

Coordinate in lead role, the response to emergencies (safety, environment, production downtime).

Ensure quality of maintenance work executed by associates.

Report daily on work execution progress to stakeholders.

Support implementation of TPM activities along with digital initiatives in the value stream.

Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned.

• Four year degree in a technical engineering area (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering), or 10 years experience in a related technical field where leadership of technical experts can be shown.
• Must have ability to challenge and lead group of direct reports, build team collaboration.
• Must have ability to motivate and influence others to attain group objectives.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills for coordination with other areas.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Practical knowledge of OSHA (safety), ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) regulations.
• Practical knowledge of facilities and production equipment including power and control systems.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with knowledge of or ability to understand/utilize SAP Plant Maintenance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans 

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. 

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