Definition:

Ensure that factory facilities, machinery, equipment and services are maintained in good working condition to support efficient and uninterrupted production. Responsible for preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, equipment improvement, maintenance planning, technician supervision and workplace safety.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Install, maintain, improve and repair equipment, plant, services and building installations to set levels effectively in compliance with best practices ensuring production efficiency can be met within a safe well-presented facility. Respond to technical issues affecting production and maintain electrical and mechanical services through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Responsible for multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to successful completion of major projects. Work mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.

Reporting To:

Production Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. GENERAL AND TASK MANAGEMENT

Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solving with minimal downtime to production

Carry out diagnosis of faults, the maintenance and repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner and return equipment to operational service

Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales

Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage

Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management

Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations

Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality of parts produced

Identify spares requirements and log usage

Assist in the development of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

schedules

Carry out PPM schedules as necessary and planned work orders as required and provide feedback to develop the system

Assist with the moving, installation, repositioning of machines and equipment

Make full use of the computerized maintenance management[w1.1] system and the asset management module in the ERP.

Plan the workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time

Fill in job tickets/log completion of work on the computerized maintenance management system and the asset management module in the ERP.

Operate Forklift Truck and lifting equipment

Work within 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)

methodology to maintain workplace to a high standard

Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to management

Ensure all lost time, minor and trivial accidents are reported

Promote environmental issues and ensure all company procedures are understood and followed

Ensure a safe working environment exists for self and colleagues, ensuring all health, safety environmental and quality management procedures are followed and achieve the company s and departmental KPI targets

Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends regarding maintenance

The adherence to the Total Productive Maintenance philosophy under the Lean Manufacturing and undertake[w2.1] other special projects as required.

Quality control of work by appropriate reviews

Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends

Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented

Actively utilize continuous improvement methodology to progress the maintenance function

Write reports and present progress at project meetings

Achieve goals within budget

Undertake continuous training and development

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Independently determine approach and assigned tasks

Understand and operate within basic cost/budget measures

Execute special tool calibration programs jointly with third parties.

Build a specific JIG and Fixture maintenance program as part of the role (they will not have such programs as the Standard Equipment delivered by the OEM-s)

2. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Supervise maintenance technicians and support their daily work activities.

Plan and allocate maintenance work based on production priorities.

Monitor the completion and quality of maintenance tasks.

Train, guide and mentor technicians, apprentices and less experienced team members.

Identify training needs and support the development of multi-skilled technicians.

Ensure maintenance team members follow company procedures, safety requirements and expected work standards.

Communicate maintenance issues, work progress and equipment concerns to the Production Manager.

3. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Coordinate with Production to plan maintenance activities and minimize disruption to manufacturing.

Act as the first point of contact for production-related maintenance issues.

Liaise with equipment suppliers, contractors and specialist engineers when required.

Coordinate contractor activities in accordance with company procedures.

Participate in maintenance and production meetings and report work progress.

Support machine installation, equipment improvement and other factory maintenance projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

Technical Diploma/Engineering or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering.

Minimum 10 years of experience in Automotive factory maintenance especially maintaining bus or truck CKD assembly plant.

Problem solver with working knowledge & completed projects using Six Sigma approach.

Strong computer skills. Shall work on MS Office suite, ERP software.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques[w3.1] and recognized basic & advanced QC tools with preferred experience.

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001, ISO 45001 and responsibilities

Knowledge of Quality standard ISO 9001

Experience of working with facilities management and total productive maintenance.[w