Engineering/Maintenance Manager
**Job Overview:** We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering/Maintenance Manager to join our team. This is a strategic position responsible for ensuring plant efficiency, managing planned and reactive maintenance, and leading continuous improvement projects.
**Key Responsibilities:**
• Equipment Optimization: Ensure all manufacturing equipment meets established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting consistent and reliable production. Lead troubleshooting efforts and identify opportunities to enhance plant performance.
• Predictive Maintenance: Drive a culture of reliability through strong Predictive Maintenance strategies, minimizing reactive maintenance and unplanned downtime. Oversee the execution of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules to regulatory and operational standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead regular reviews of maintenance systems and implement continuous improvement projects using best practice engineering strategies to drive long-term sustainability and performance. Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making and recommend targeted performance interventions.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Maintenance Technician group, ensuring skills training, coaching, and career development align with industry best practices. Create and implement a structured training strategy to enhance technical capabilities.
**Requirements:**
• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Trade background
• Mechanical/Electrical knowledge of equipment, including refrigeration, conveyers, and packaging
• Previous experience of managing and leading maintenance teams
• Exposure to Maintenance Management systems