Facilities Equipment Service Team Leader - Indiana Auto Plant

The Facilities Equipment Service Team Leader at Honda's Indiana Auto Plant is responsible for leading a team of 3-5 equipment service technicians, focusing on preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements for building and utility operations. The role involves hands-on training, troubleshooting, and mentoring team members, as well as managing work orders and equipment reliability. Candidates must have a 2-year technical degree or equivalent equipment service experience, with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and familiarity with facilities management systems. Environmental Protection Agency 608 certification and 15kV high voltage experience are required. The position is based in a high-level physical activity environment and requires flexibility for overtime and shift work. The salary is $47.11 per hour.

The Facilities Equipment Service Team Leader at Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant is responsible for leading a team of Equipment Service Technicians to ensure the smooth operation of building, equipment, and utility systems. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements to facilities, supporting Honda’s commitment to innovation and customer service. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $47.11, paid overtime, regional bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability coverage, 401K with company match, and relocation assistance. The role also provides opportunities for career growth, education reimbursement, and various wellbeing and support programmes.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Pay Information
$47.11 per hour

Shift
3rd shift position

Job Purpose
This position will be joining the Facilities department within Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC. The Facilities department is responsible for the building which includes new construction, remodels, utility management (electric, compressed air, natural gas, water), building maintenance, end of life equipment replacements and upgrades. The goal of the department is to create a facility that we are proud of and serve our customers.

Role Description:

Lead a shift of 3-5 Equipment Service Technicians to perform facilities equipment preventative maintenance, repairs, improvements, and reporting, to maintain a high level of customer service in building, equipment, and utility operations. Receive calls, direct manpower, prioritize equipment repairs, minimize downtime, communicate with Equipment Service Coordinator and other shift Equipment Service Team Leaders.
Continuously develop associate skills through hands on training while introducing technologies and efficiency improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Shift Team lead directing manpower, prioritizing repairs, communicating with management, receiving calls, assigning Maximo work orders to complete preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building controls) to maintain production. Ensure completed per work instructions and frequency
• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to better availability, capability, and yield. Suggest and revise preventative maintenance to properly maintain facilities equipment. Establish/modify preventative maintenance for new equipment installation
• Performs equipment failure analysis (including preventative and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems. Attend plant daily meetings or delegate as necessary
• Participate in a reliability centered maintenance program for equipment. Participate in team activities to develop and maintain long term equipment reliability. Support total equipment management through daily and proactive activities to improve operations, promoting business targets and objectives. Lead team in participating in shift-to-shift meetings, communicating activity status as needed
• Provide mentorship and teambuilding through work habits, communication and the sharing of knowledge and expertise. Expand and maintain technical expertise through formal and on-the-job training opportunities. Support and engage in activities that drive new ideas, leveraging new technology, new methods and approaches to positively impact Honda’s competitiveness

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Completion of 2-year technical degree or equivalent equipment service experience

Minimum Experience:

• Desired: 5 years of experience in a Facilities environment (industrial, or heavy commercial)
  Will consider well qualified entry level candidates

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment, such as Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Refrigeration, Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Plumbing & Piping
• Working knowledge of Facilities low and medium voltage electrical equipment (including substations, switches, cable, starters, variable-frequency drives, motor control center, breakers, bus duct) and Building Management Systems
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems including control circuits up to medium voltage (4160 V) motors and contactors
• Environmental Protection Agency 608 certification
• 15kV high voltage electrical experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly express ideas
• Comply with Honda Health and Safety Policies
• Minimum computer (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Facilities related computer systems skills (i.e. Maximo, Eco Struxure Building Operation, Novar, Simplex, Siemens, Powerlogic, etc.
• Self-motivated, creative thinking, and a positive attitude, continuous improvement and customer service driven
• Must use time effectively & prevent irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion
• Demonstrate the ability to plan/prioritize work assignments, submit schedules, set clear milestones & completion dates
• Demonstrate the ability to collect & analyze pertinent data, identify root cause, and develop effective countermeasures

Working Conditions

• High level of physical activity. Lots of walking, stairs, climbing, roof, hot/cold climate conditions.
• Participate in Honda related improvement activities such as Honda Improvement Program.
• Work area focused on interior and exterior facilities mechanical room and manufacturing floor environment.
• Infrequent
• Occasional trips to other plants or suppliers (less than 1x per month).
• Ability to work effectively with production, equipment service associates and contractors.
• Actively pursue improvements or enhancements to facilities operations.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments with efficient time management.
• Willingness to work weekends, all shifts, overtime, and shutdowns as required.
• Complete necessary training for current role, document and diffuse knowledge transfer.
• Complete the required Equipment Service Technical Development Program consisting of approximately 700 hours of classwork and hands-on training over a 4-year period. Either actively in or already completed.
• Demonstrate regional competencies for Non-Exempt Career Level 2 for Equipment Service Team Leader.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Join our team as a Facilities Equipment Service Team Leader and lead a skilled group of technicians in maintaining and improving building systems at Honda. Drive preventative maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, and foster technical growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Shape the future of facility operations with innovation and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a shift of 3-5 Equipment Service Technicians to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements on facilities equipment and systems.
• Receive calls, direct manpower, prioritise equipment repairs, and communicate with the Equipment Service Coordinator and other shift leaders.
• Continuously develop associate skills through hands-on training and introduce new technologies and efficiency improvements.
• Take ownership of assigning Maximo work orders for preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building control systems.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to enhance availability, capability, and yield.
• Establish and modify preventative maintenance schedules for new equipment installations.
• Perform equipment failure analysis, including preventative and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems to ensure operational reliability.
• Participate in reliability centre maintenance programmes and team activities to maintain long-term equipment reliability.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, air compressors, air dryers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, plumbing, and piping.
• Working knowledge of facilities low and medium voltage electrical equipment, including substations, switches, cable, starters, variable-frequency drives, motor control centre, breakers, and bus duct.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, including control circuits up to medium voltage (4160 V) motors and contactors.
• Experience with facilities-related computer systems such as Maximo, Eco Struxure Building Operation, Novar, Simplex, Siemens, and Powerlogic.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly express ideas.
• Self-motivated, creative thinking, and a positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work assignments, submit schedules, and set clear milestones and completion dates.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyse data, identify root causes, and develop effective countermeasures.

Education:

• Completion of a 2-year technical degree or equivalent equipment service experience.
• Environmental Protection Agency 608 certification.