AESC is looking to add a Maintenance Manager, Final Formation to our team in Florence, South Carolina

• Full-Time
• On-site in Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company's leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. Through rapid expansion, AESC batteries will soon power more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles for the world's top automakers. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, China, UK, France, Spain, 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 is responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians. Supports lithium-ion battery production by ensuring equipment uptime improvements while also achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with an emphasis on Improving Safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while reducing equipment downtime while achieving critical cost reductions/increases to profitability. Works with plant leadership, develops, reviews, and tracks maintenance budgets and implements maintenance strategies. Evaluates maintenance policies and procedures and provides project coordination of equipment installation, debugging and program launches. 

What You Will Do 

• Develops, trains, and audits maintenance management activities to ensure standardization, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Develop standardized KPI metrics for continuous improvement throughout all levels of the maintenance organization.
• Supports Global benchmarking activities for technical and management improvements.
• Oversees technical training requirements and development. Assists in developing budgets and project details.
• Supports training for new equipment installations, maintainability, and continuous improvement.
• Reviews and approves expense reports, P-card purchases and participates in the selection of potential vendors to assist in various maintenance related activities.
• Develops project schedules and provides project coordination for equipment specification, training, shipping, installation, debug, and program launch.
• Monitors safety performance and facilitates implementation of actions to improve safety performance. Proactive in identifying and addressing safety concerns before an accident occurs.
• Manages contract service groups consisting of technical and maintenance management training. Ensures control of cost and quality of service.
• Manages safety performance, develops capital expenditure justifications, participates in daily, weekly, and monthly OEE meetings and institutes countermeasures to the top technical issues.
• Conducts staff meetings and positively leads the team to achieve all Key Performance Indicator goals and implements the continuous improvement mindset.
• Leads the team to achieve the Systematic Cause Analysis Technique (SCQT) metrics and supports AESC’s goals/objectives.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, 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. 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.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• 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, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• 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.   

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. 

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline or technical field preferred.    
• 2-5 years+ Supervisory experience, providing leadership, coaching, guidance, and training and contributing to staff development. Supervised subordinates or contractors with differentiated roles. Subordinate positions carried several different titles. Functions, though similar in objective, were distinct.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite and other PC applications to produce non-standard, creative products.    
• Ability to recognize safety concerns 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong Problem Solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently 
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Advanced Certifications: Possession of advanced certifications in Six Sigma principles while not mandatory, would be a strong asset, showcasing a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous, as it aligns with our global operations and enhances communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in cross-cultural environments, or a demonstrated understanding of cultural nuances would be beneficial, given our global presence and diverse team.
• Experience or familiarity with the dynamics of start-up environments, showcasing an ability to thrive in agile and fast-paced settings.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.