What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader, Maintenance A & B shift available position at Yanfeng Automotive?
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.
The Team Leader, Maintenance is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills in PLC-controlled automated systems, robotics, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment. The Team Leader coordinates daily maintenance activities, supports production targets, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and develops team capability while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
Essential functions of the job:
- Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Technicians to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Assign daily maintenance activities and ensure timely completion of work orders.
- Monitor technician performance and provide ongoing feedback, training, and development.
- Support staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage requirements.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnosing and resolving issues
- Sensors, actuators, and industrial networks
- Modify and maintain PLC programs when approved.
- Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.
- Maintain electrical schematics, PLC backups, and controls documentation.
- Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Ensure equipment uptime and minimize production downtime.
- Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and recommend critical stock levels.
- Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.
Required Education/Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent technical training and experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership or team lead experience.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
- Strong experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated equipment.
Our Investment in You
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings
- Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Discount Program
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $45,848 - $74,510