WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Maintenance Management
  • Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for production equipment.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
  • Develop maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with maintenance standards and procedures.
  • Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Supervise and support maintenance technicians, mechanics, electricians, and electromechanical technicians.
  • Prioritize and assign maintenance work orders to ensure timely completion.
  • Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, contractors, and external service providers.
  • Monitor maintenance KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure proper use of the CMMS.
  • Ensure adequate inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.

Hands-On Maintenance Activities
  • Actively perform troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
  • Provide technical expertise and hands-on support during equipment breakdowns and emergency situations.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Lead by example through active participation in maintenance activities while maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Mentor and train maintenance personnel through direct involvement in maintenance and repair work.

New Equipment & Machine Installation
  • Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of new machinery and equipment installations.
  • Ensure equipment is installed safely, efficiently, and according to technical specifications.
  • Coordinate machine commissioning, testing, validation, and production startup activities.
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering teams during implementation projects.
  • Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for equipment installations and upgrades.
  • Support facility expansion, equipment relocation, and automation projects.
  • Coordinate vendors and contractors involved in installation and commissioning activities.

Safety & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and company policies.
  • Promote a culture of safety by conducting inspections, audits, and corrective actions as required.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and operational efficiency.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, YOU SHOULD POSSESS:
  • College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience with machine installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work alongside the team and perform hands-on maintenance activities when required.