About the Company:

Aldelia is a global leading human resources company founded in 2005 and specialised in recruitment, outsourcing and payroll management services to blue-chip multinationals and fast-growing SMEs. The group operates in more than 30 countries across all industries and disciplines on four continents. Our mission is to create a better future for people by delivering compliant, world-class and innovative HR solutions to the companies and communities we serve.

Job Summary:  The Maintenance Manager 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.
• Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met

Key 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 behaviours 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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• With six years of experience in the maintenance of manufacturing equipment/plant in a managerial position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Professional accreditation with an institution of professional engineers is relevant
• Must have electro-mechanical skills and knowledge
• Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and ultimately customer delivery
• Practical hands-on approach to problem solving
• Experience of leading and developing (multi-skilled) people
• Strong computer skills and experience of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Personal Attributes

• Confidence, Integrity, Trustworthy, Respectful, Team Player and Innovator.
• Honesty and reliable, possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Needs to be flexible and able to demonstrate sound work ethics.