What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Excellence Manager position at Lhoist?
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
Initiate implementation of the Lhoist Maintenance Improvement Program (enhanced Pyramid)
- Audit/assess plant’s current maintenance organization & performance
- Identify the gaps with best practices as defined in Lhoist Maintenance Framework (Pyramid)
- Define (with plant teams) implementation roadmap, concepts to implement, action plans & resources
- Communicate on implementation plan & onboard all stakeholders
Drive implementation & local change management of the Lhoist Maintenance Improvement Program
- Establish ‘project management’ governance
- Drive implementation using the Lhoist Maintenance Pyramid/Framework methodologies & templates
- Coach & support site teams including ‘hands-on’ & ‘shopfloor’ support
- Identify training needs and execute trainings to further strengthen and broaden the local knowledge basis. Train, coach and support on-site teams
- Animate/Lead internal organization of improvement workshops
- Align with other stakeholders (Group/Country Maintenance experts, Procurement, IT…) to ensure appropriate support
- Monitor & communicate on progress & benefits (KPI’s) of implementation
Exchange best practices
- Contribute to best practices forums and platforms within Lhoist.
- Facilitate best practice sharing (e.g. organization of maintenance days, periodic calls or newsletters; etc.)
ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong interpersonal skills – able to motivate site teams, efficiently involve all stakeholders, and run team workshops
- Good communication skills - able to communicate in a very structured and clear way at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent understanding of state-of-the-art maintenance reliability techniques & management systems.
- Strong understanding of SAP (PM module, accounting & reporting systems)
- Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools, methods and processes
- Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Project, Power Point and Access)
- Hands on and “can-do” attitude/customer service mentality
- Demonstrated experience as change agent and facilitating change in professional organizations.
- Demonstrated experience presenting and training maintenance personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Goal-oriented mind set with structured problem-solving approach
- Strong organization and basic project management skills
- Read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, standard operating procedures, electrical drawings, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Physical Demands include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to travel 50% to regional Lhoist sites
- Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust.
- Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
- Able to lift over 70 pounds.
Lhoist North America offers a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and vacation. LNA also supports employee work-life balance with telecommuting and compressed workweek options for many positions.
Lhoist North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
