Maintenance Assistant Manager

Company: TBAKI
Location: Athens
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description General Summary: Oversees and coordinates the work of Maintenance Department in accordance with safety regulations, company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, product requirements, quality standards and production schedules. Focuses on productivity improvement, cost reduction, mitigation of equipment downtime and support of maintenance/repair of building, landscaping and offices. Manages group as an operational unit and responsible for training, teamwork and morale. Essential Job Functions: Function as a first-line supervisor over Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and Team Members. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with his/her Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism. Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and take appropriate corrective action when warranted, per the terms of the Team Member Handbook. Understand and execute the appropriate steps of the TBAKI Conflict Resolution policy and escalate when appropriate. Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance and recommending corrective action. Develops and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. Provide direction and motivation to team members, emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale. Directs maintenance activities on all production equipment, facilities, and utility systems to provide a reliable production platform. Supports Maintenance Manager in the planning, review, approval, and preparation of budgetary items and capital planning for maintenance department (long and short term) requirements, including facility maintenance activities. Review the status of all maintenance and spare parts issues with team members. Reviews work schedules and manpower requirements and adjusts accordingly as company needs arise. Provides necessary training, support, and guidance to team members based upon documented work point sheets, work instructions, preventive maintenance programs and works together with the Maintenance Manager to update and revise to ensure team members are fully prepared to address equipment and downtime troubleshooting needs. Oversee spare parts usage and control program (Mpulse platform). Creates and implements effective procedures and policies for maintenance activities to ensure that all equipment, tools, facilities, and utilities are in a constant and acceptable state of repair. Monitors from start through to completion of projects to ensure that safety and quality standards are met. Approve requisitions relating to new and replacement parts, supplies, machinery, and equipment for the maintenance area. Maintains total awareness of operations’ policies, regulations, and procedures and ensures proper adherence to them with respect to all maintenance operations. Maintains close surveillance over maintenance operations to ensure scheduled work and material needs, proper use of manpower, skills, equipment and facilities, proper application of methods, and other related matters. Fosters and supports associate involvement in continuous improvement activities and projects. Develops predictive and preventative maintenance programs in conjunction with the production management team to ensure on-going operation of all plant production equipment and plant facilities. Performs and/or participates in 5S housekeeping, team activities, and the enforcement of required dress codes, safety rules, and all other applicable company policies and procedures. Help develop training schedules and train/find training for technicians based upon the scope of existing plant equipment and facility designs. Training requirements should include both basic/foundational skills assessment and training as well as progressive and more complex training to help expand team members' training skills for all production and facility equipment. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures, including adherence to the Lock Out Tag Out program. Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 4S housekeeping, accident investigation, safety audits, and related activities. Lead ergonomic assessments of team member workstations and implement countermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditions and team member well-being. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security. Monitor the safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being. Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant maintenance experience showing progressive levels of both technical and management responsibilities. Minimum of 2 years of functional leadership experience as a maintenance group leader or assistant manager. Experience in maintenance and repair operations associated with electrical systems, electronics, fabrication, hydraulics, mechanical drives, pneumatics, robotics, welding, assembly and conveyor systems, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting. Experience in facility/building maintenance and repair operations. Automotive industry experience preferred. Experience with welding and assembly line manufacturing. Experience with working in a Tier 1 assembly operation a plus. Working knowledge and experience with the Toyota Production System preferred. Personal/Technical Skills: Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a leadership role. Ability to troubleshoot and track equipment issues to perform root cause analysis and correct issues in conjunction with equipment suppliers. Must have a good working knowledge of industrial technology. General understanding and working knowledge of skill areas, including electrical, electronics, fabrication, hydraulics, mechanical drives (i.e., motors), pneumatics (i.e., pumps), robotic welding, assembly and conveyor systems, and PLC programming. Experience with automated parts storage and retrieval systems a plus. Must be able to work in a multi-skilled environment with maintenance aptitude to learn skilled trades outside one’s area of expertise. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and technical instruction manuals. Must have a technical knowledge of all company products (seat assembly, welded frames), processes, manufacturing, maintenance, equipment, terminology, and quality procedures. General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly equipment and tooling, including design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes (and all secondary related processes) relating to automotive interiors. Working knowledge of shop mathematics and the use of a variety of measuring devices and instruments. Working knowledge of plant facilities equipment such as air compressors, forklift charging stations, dock locks, dock levelers, HVAC, dock doors, etc. Ability to work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s). Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment. Ability to work with multiple departments and be able to prioritize activities. Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas. Ability to maintain on-call flexibility to control and support abnormal conditions. Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to diagnose problems to identify true root causes and to implement effective countermeasures. Must be able to work a fixed shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime. Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution. Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a team environment. Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen production and plant demands and/or problems. Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas. Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines. Ability to maintain records and compile data to prepare reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), manuals and proposals. Must have knowledge of all applicable safety and environmental regulations. Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Computer/Software: Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.). Previous experience working with time and attendance applications (i.e., Kronos) Previous experience working with preventive maintenance and spare parts management applications (i.e, MPulse, etc) Previous experience working with PLC software applications (i.e., Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, etc.) Previous experience working with ERP/MRP platforms for PO/PR/Expense Reporting (i.e., Oracle, SAP, etc.) Training Requirements: Must be willing to successfully complete and use training for items below: Machines, tools, tooling, equipment, and other motorized or maintenance-related equipment (e.g., forklift trucks, tuggers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, AGVs, etc.). Cross training for leading other plant support departments. Computer-based software, applications, and systems (e.g., Oracle, Kronos, Microsoft Suite, etc.).

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