Maintenance Manager

To manage and coordinate the development of activities in relation to preventive and corrective maintenance of the installations in the plant, in accordance with the production targets and budgets, for the purpose of ensuring the optimum operation and availability of installations.

Primary Duties

• Participate as a member of the mill's Management Team in formulating Strategies, Plans and Budgets and in monitoring its (subsequent) performance so as to ensure that the Mill goals are achieved
• Define respective department strategy (goals/objectives) and is responsible for successful implementation
• Supervise and control the start-up of projects with new installations in order to attain the results forecast in terms of deadlines and costs and improvements in productivity or quality
• Program and control preventive maintenance work, establishing the tests to which the manufacturing equipment is to be subject
• Minimize downtime and increase machine efficiency by scheduling, overseeing, and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery
• Oversee the sub-contracting of maintenance for the plant's installations
• Collaborate with Purchasing establishing the technical specifications of materials and implementing stock control of maintenance parts
• Proactively manage stock parts and streamline where feasible, cutting down on obsolete items etc.
• Implement the maintenance budget and monitor its efficiency
• Manage the routine (daily, weekly, monthly etc.) processing activities typically associated with the Maintenance function at plant level in compliance with the standards set by the Group
• Ensure that those employed in the Maintenance function have the knowledge and skills, encourage their development and flexibility, co-ordinate their work, and provide guidance and support whenever necessary
• Review, on a regular basis, the processes in the Maintenance function and, with other members of the Mill's Management Team, processes within the businesses upon which the Maintenance function is dependent, to ensure that they are delivering what is required in an effective manner
• Ensures that the entire team work towards common goals and objectives
• Defines KPIs for the Maintenance Department (which are cascaded down to the individual team members) and ensure timely follow up and delivery with monthly reports to Mill Manager
• Advise, in the first instance, the Mill Manager at the earliest opportunity of any concerns he/she may have regarding the Performance of the department and/or its processes
• Strive for best in class Maintenance function within the Industry / Set the Industry Standard, adapting new ideas, concepts from others within and outside industry
• Keep up to date on new development and foster learning & development among the team; Oversee that cross training takes place among the team
• Performs other work-related duties and project work as assigned
• Safety Responsibilities
  • Follow all safety policies, and safe work practices
  • Comply with all safety signs and PPE requirements
  • Listen and learn from any training. Be an active participant in learning a job skill or safety issue
  • Ask for assistance if the training or instruction is not clear or you don't feel comfortable in performing the task correctly and safely
  • Report unsafe acts and near misses immediately
  • Address problems with manager ASAP. But always try to give solutions to every problem (you may understand more than the manager about the problem and how to fix it)
  • Re-address issues with the supervisor on unresolved topics discussed in the past. (the supervisor may have forgotten about those topics)
  • Be an active member in the safety of the workplace. Participate in Safety Committee Meetings, Safety Meetings, and when trained on a safety issue.
  • Participate in hazard identification process.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred
• 10 years' experience in TQM, ISO, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Process Improvement
• Good knowledge of ANSI/ISO/SFI/FSC/GMP; Quality Management Systems
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and written), dealing with individuals at all levels; comfortable to represent the company in the best possible light
• High energy, with the ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate & develop both senior and junior level staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated and committed individual, strong work ethic
• Excellent analytical skills, methodical approach and commercial acumen
• Complexity and Creativity
  • Ability to work with various departments (sales, operations, finance) to resolve challenges
  • Capable of building strong relationships internally and externally (e.g. key customers etc.)
  • Able to drive team to continuously improve processes and foster good working relationships
  • Capable of stepping back and let the direct reports handle day to day issues with their teams
  • Applies analytical thinking