Littelfuse is one of america's best mid-sized companies (forbes) and has been named one of the best places to work in illinois (best companies group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in chicago, illinois, usa, littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
reporting to the operations and molding manager, you as a maintenance manager will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and reliability of molding machinery and equipment. You will oversee corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities, while also developing budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and improvement projects that extend equipment life and enhance efficiency. Additionally, you will lead and develop the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with iatf standards and supporting audits from customers and quality teams.
about the job:
* oversee and execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities in the molding area.
* develop, evaluate, and implement cost reduction projects and process improvements.
* control operating and capital expenditures, ensuring compliance with approved budgets.
* implement and monitor preventive maintenance systems for molding machinery and equipment.
* lead projects to extend the useful life of machines and equipment.
* track and report maintenance kpis (oee, downtime, mttr, mtbf, cost per hour).
* lead the selection, purchase, and implementation of new molding equipment.
* evaluate and apply new technologies to support process development.
* ensure compliance with iatf standards, leading audits with quality teams and customers.
* train, coach, and develop maintenance engineers, supervisors, and technicians to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
* location: piedras negras, coahuilas, on-site / presential.
about you:
* university degree in engineering (manufacturing, industrial, electrical, or related).
* minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance leadership, supervising teams, and managing multiple activities.
* strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, as well as plc troubleshooting.
* experience with injection molding equipment and interpretation of technical drawings.
* intermediate-advanced english proficiency.
* strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to lead continuous improvement projects.
* solid communication and leadership skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our core values — customer focus, teamwork, results-driven, integrity, and innovation — support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
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