Maintenance Manager

Job Description : MAINTENANCE MANAGER ZAMBIA Develop and implement a maintenance schedule to execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly planned and preventive maintenance procedures in all plants, Address emergency breakdowns, to minimize downtime in the plant, lead Root Cause Analysis investigations, formulate and implement defect elimination plans. Responsible for developing an Asset Care Strategy for the organisation (assessment of status and requirements, planned and scheduled maintenance and related information management (equipment specifications and work history, spares and tools requirement, cost and inventory) using a computerised maintenance management system. Develop and maintain a production/ maintenance partnership to ensure high equipment availability Develop and implement inspection schedules for all production value streams, ensure continuity ofproduction and maintenance as necessary Responsible to supervise and train workers for all disciplines of maintenance (Instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, welding, fabrication, utility maintenance etc.) Proposing, developing, implementing and commissioning new projects based on suppliers or manufacturer’s instructions. Determine requirements for and implementing plant changes including automation and modifications to maximise plant efficiency and safety and minimise losses. Oversee all repairs being carried out through team leaders, as well as works for the repair of buildings, landscapes, and structures. Co-ownership over all spare parts, alongside store managers and shift in charge, and responsible for MRO spares approvals. Ensure maintenance is carried out safely with hygiene clearance approvals and maintain food safety and PPE standards at all times during the works carried out. Responsible for plant and maintenance personnel safety and health, and environmental management relating to maintenance activities, in liaison with the EHS officer. Responsible for developing and controlling maintenance department budget. Define the objectives of the department, its structure, organisation and operating rules in the short and long term and discuss them with his or her team Recruit, integrate, appraise, train, discipline and motivate his or her staff Ensure that career and appraisal interviews are carried out properly Define training needs for his or her department Develop good industrial relations in his or her department Initiate, lead and participate in continued improvement projects or capital expenditure projects Industry experience in food processing or manufacturing is a requirement A combination of experience and qualification may be considered Good team-leader and working skills, able to manage a multidisciplinary engineering team. English – Good verbal and written communication skills Able to cope under pressure and with a flexible approach to working hours specifically in peak periods IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office package is a requirement Degree holder in engineering, preferably instrumentation or related field, but with good working knowledge of mechanical engineering. A minimum of 8 years of experience in all fields of maintenance of equipment in a food manufacturing operation. a. This will include boilers, compressors, water treatment plant, generators, inverters, electrical switchgear, VFDs and PLCs, silos, hammer mills, dryers, extruders, tanks, minglers, conveyors, packing machinery, beverage plant equipment such as pumps, pouch and carton fillers and cappers, sterilizers, UHT and CIP systems, and other food processing machinery. Previous managerial experience in a similar industry is a requirement May be required to work hands-on with machines. Working knowledge of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, building, fabrication and welding. Strong knowledge of facilities machines and equipment. Proven Experience as Technician- Electrical, Mechanical, Production, Maintenance and Repair.

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