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Maintenance Manager

Posted 13 days ago

  • Preston, Lancashire
  • Any
  • External
  • Expired - 3 months ago
Job Description
Position:
Maintenance Manager
Package:
£55,000-£60,000 basic pa + 25 days holiday + Bank holidays + Pension scheme 11% + Life Assurance 4 x Salary + Group Dependant Plan 45% of salary + Permanent health insurance (critical illness) paid 50% of monthly salary!
Hours:
Days role - 40hrs p/wk Mon-Fri (free parking on site)
Environment:
Chemical Plant – ATEX Environment – Blending Process
Location:
Preston
The company and group:
Established over 100yrs, with manufacturing plants all over the world, my client are a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While their products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.
Key objectives:
The Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for all maintenance activities in the Preston facilities. The suitable candidate will ideally have a proven background in the Chemical industry, or have a strong industry understanding of blending and batch processing. You will have successfully implemented Engineering process improvements, developed preventative/predictive maintenance strategies alongside breakdown repairs, lean manufacturing, process improvement and health and safety all to the highest of standards.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Technical personnel of the maintenance department – 3 Direct reports
Responsibility and accountable for maintenance schedules, adhering to preventative maintenance schedules (PPM) to achieve asset reliability, identify deficiencies and take steps to improve.
Responsibility for facility infrastructure i.e. building management, site security systems and fire protection/prevention systems.
Ensure safety (e.g. Contractors Management, LOTO, Hot work, Permit to Work, & legal requirements) and quality procedures are followed consistently in the maintenance area
Complete (with EHS Support) risk assessments for maintenance activities
Support the Plant manager in achieving the engineering goals and objectives
Monitor repair and maintenance spend to ensure that the operational budget is achieved
Responsible for spare parts inventory and availability
Operate, Improve and control CMMS system
Introduce and sustain maintenance KPIs and communicate via visual management/dashboard at a plant level and monthly to plant manager
Lead, supervise and coordinate the maintenance team to monitor, maintain and improve all technical processes on site
Act as responsible supervisor for electrical equipment on site and improve electrical systems to meet regulations and guidelines and set standards
Work closely with the Process/Chemical engineer to investigate manufacturing problems and address issues including solutions to production and plant manager
Complete actions within our action trackers related to unplanned requests, incident corrective action and management of change requirements
Improve manufacturing processes and advance technical systems
Collaboratively coordinate maintenance activities with other departments, including 3rd Party Contractors.
Hire, train, and mentor maintenance personnel as required
Complete personal performance reviews and solve internal issues
Support integrated management system requirements (ISO9001, 14001)
Plan, support and execute capital investment projects
Desired Skills and Experience
Preferably Mechanically bias with a sound understanding of electrical equipment and safety
5 years hands on work experience in the maintenance field
Expertise knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems within a chemical or batch process environment i.e ATEX/DSEAR requirements
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize electrical, mechanical and control systems in a manufacturing environment
Proven record of high standards in H&S to ensure a safe working culture.
Very good spoken & written English
Experienced in people management
Solid computer skills, MS Office and MS Project
If this opportunity is of interest and you would like to apply, then please email John-Paul Elliott with an up to date copy of your cv.
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