What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Manager position at Top Quality Recruitment (TQR)?
Job Description
The Equipment Manager will oversee the planning, direction, and monitoring of preventative and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the company's facilities, equipment, and machinery operate efficiently.
Main Responsibilities:
- Schedule work for maintenance technicians based on their skill levels, training needs, competencies, and availability.
- Assign tasks to technicians while considering their expertise and workload.
- Perform job safety analyses with technicians for each task.
- Review technician progress throughout the day and provide feedback.
- Facilitate communication between maintenance teams and other departments.
- Monitor preventive maintenance schedules, backlog work orders, and planned activities.
- Evaluate technician performance annually to assess skills and training needs.
- Ensure a safe working environment for technicians and monitor contractor safety.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex plant issues, including mechanical, electrical, and control system failures.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, coupled with a focus on continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Manufacturing industry experience is beneficial.
- Management experience in an industrial setting is required.
- Familiarity with electrical fundamentals is necessary.
