lient Brief:

Our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Manager.

Job Summary:

The job holder will manage the day to day workload for the maintenance team to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered and departmental targets are achieved, including the planning and resourcing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and maintenance shutdown. Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team of skilled Technicians.

The person will further provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers while monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met

Duties and Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

• Maintain and repair Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic systems and equipment.
• Assist in running an efficient maintenance operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets.
• Manage maintenance projects.
• Responsible for the safety of individuals on the team and that of those impacted by any maintenance activity.
• Perform effective diagnosis of breakdowns and timely repair of equipment to maximize availability.
• Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance in accordance to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Record and document all work carried out on all equipment on both paper and electronic systems as is required.
• Analysis of issues to root cause and development of countermeasures, improvement actions and/or suggestions to improve.
• Control and source maintenance tools, equipment and spares.
• Understand and maintain high standards of tidiness and organization in line with good 5S practice.
• Understand and work in accordance with mandatory requirements of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices.
• Lead the development of innovative solutions to unique problems.
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.

People Management 

• Work with the team and other department members to produce effective maintenance procedures and methods.
• Liaise with Production and Quality departments to ensure highest level of quality is achieved after any intervention and throughout the working life of equipment.
• Effectively lead a team of maintenance technicians, working with manager and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output.
• Control and organize the team’s daily work schedule to achieve targets set.
• Delegate tasks to the team to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Oversee the team’s performance, attendance and disciplinary issues.
• Identify areas of development within the team to achieve a flexible and responsive team which can support the demands of the customer.
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them

Relationship Management 

• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers.
• Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering with three years of work experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment or plant
• OR A higher diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering with six years of experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment/plant.