Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division · 17 hours ago
Supv Repair
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expYaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a leading manufacturer of automation solutions. They are seeking a Supervisor, Repair to oversee the planning and execution of repair operations, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction while managing departmental goals.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership to department in the troubleshooting, testing and repair of Yaskawa products. This includes supervision of associates, managing schedules, reviewing procedures, managing workflows for efficiency, managing workloads to minimize overtime, and controlling inventory
Assist in the development of the Department's operating and capital expense budget both short-term and long-term needs
Maintain and evaluate repair equipment and tools. Recommend changes as needed
Evaluate skill standards and ensure that all training programs effectively enhance the cross training of employees at an acceptable level of proficiency. Ensure ongoing skill development, effective coverage and enhanced communication through regular meetings and communication
Promote Kaizen, Speak Out, and other company quality programs
Ensure monthly revenue and output plans are met. Prepare progress/status reports as needed highlighting items such as: upgrades to quality, reduced costs and expenses, new equipment, improved productivity, etc
Ensure that the productivity and average turnaround time of repair activities does not exceed established standards for all products
Analyze the statistical data related to inventory, scheduling, forecasting turnaround time, employee skill levels, department efficiency, and product reliability. Make specific recommendations that will result in cost reduction, as well as quality, service, and profit improvements
Maintain the repair policy and procedure database. Maintain existing policies and work with repair associates to create new policies
Coordinate repair documentation such as schematics, BOM's, and test procedures
Qualification
Required
1-2 years related job experience
Ability to manage people, set priorities, meet deadlines and be flexible to changing customer requirements
Experience troubleshooting, repairing and testing Variable Frequency Drives experience including Low Voltage drives, Medium Voltage Drives, Photovoltaic Drives, and High House Power Drives
Experience working with high voltage and high current including NFPA70E electrical safety rules
Experience troubleshooting, repairing and testing AC Servo Drives, AC and DC motors
Knowledge and support of Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015 ISO Standard
Computer aptitude including SAP, CRM, data entry, word-processing, and e-mail
Strong Excel skills that include sorting, charting, and data presentation
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Strong communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
Highly competitive benefit package
Uncapped incentive plan
Car allowance
Generous 401(K) plan
Profit sharing
Corporate wide bonus plan
Educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses
Monetary rewards through Associate Recognition Programs
Company
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division manufactures industrial control and automation products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Knapek
CEO
David Blakeley
HVAC OEM Sales Manager (USA)
Recent News
2025-06-14
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