Plant Maintenance Manager

• Degree in Engineering, with a specialisation in Mechanics and Automation
• At least 7 years of maintenance/ engineering experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with
• At least 3 years of experience in managerial positions
• Working knowledge of quality systems and Health, Safety and Environment skills
• Computer knowledge and skills
• Innovation and change management skills
• Strong people management skills, interpersonal and communication
• Languages: minimum bilingual (English required)

• Direct the manufacturing engineers/ process specialists, in defining technical specifications for new equipment and alterations to existing equipment and facilities including leading project launches and production transfers
• Direct and coordinate both repair and preventative maintenance requirements for all equipment in the plant
• Support continuous improvement efforts: propose and implement continuous productivity, efficiency and quality improvement actions for the facility
• Support the development of target material and information flow analysis (MIFA) and plant layout
• Develop capital budget requirements to adhere to established facility standards
• Define and monitor quality, cost and delivery objectives given to external companies when intervening: subcontracting, ordinary and major maintenance actions, energy, and security systems
• Direct the management of spare parts and consumables warehouses for the plant
• Recommend safety policies and ensure safety/ legal controls are tested and reliable
• Be responsible for the computer-aided maintenance management system for the plant
• Ensure the continuous development and coaching of the maintenance and manufacturing engineering team
• Direct plant manufacturing engineering standard applications and strategic intent

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