Process Coach – Maintenance | Diesel Head Machining, 6.7L Engine Program

Department

Powertrain Manufacturing – Machining Operations

Reports To

Maintenance Manager / Area Manager, Diesel Head Machining Manager

Direct Reports

6 Maintenance Technicians (direct) | 50+ Production Team Members (indirect/matrixed collaboration)

The Process Coach – Maintenance is responsible for leading the maintenance strategy, technical direction, and daily execution of equipment reliability within the Diesel Head Machining area for the 6.7L engine program. This role owns the health and performance of high-complexity automated systems, including Schneider PLC-controlled assembly machines, mechanical and hydraulic systems, lift-assist devices, gantry systems, MAG 4-axis CNC machines, Eco Clean washing systems, and Marposs / JW Froelich final assembly and gauging equipment. The Process Coach will drive equipment reliability, lead a team of technicians, support new equipment installation and validation, and partner with Production to deliver results across all critical metrics: Safety, Quality,



Delivery, Cost, People, and Maintenance (SQDCPM).

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, people management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset grounded in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & People Management

Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of 6 maintenance technicians across assigned shifts.

Provide functional leadership and cross-collaboration with 50+ indirect production team members to ensure alignment on equipment performance and issue resolution.

Manage schedules, training plans, skill matrices, and performance evaluations for the maintenance team.

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Provide availability and flexibility to support multiple shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs as required by production dema

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