Position Purpose<\/p>\n
\tThe Maintenance Manager is accountable for ensuring plant equipment is safe to operate, prioritising a zero-harm environment while ensuring optimal equipment reliability. The Maintenance Manager will oversee all installations, repairs and upkeep operations for the mill\u2019s facilities, equipment and houses with their primary goal being to ensure that the facility is safe, functional and operating at peak efficiency while minimizing downtime through proactive planning.
\n\tThe Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance department, vehicle workshop, building and cleaning teams.<\/p>\n
Key Accountabilities<\/p>\n
Safety Culture<\/p>\n
\tPromote a safety culture and drive safety compliance within the team
\n\tEnsure the entire sawmill plant and facilities complies with the Brambles global safety standards
\n\tEnforce all ZERO HARM policies and practices to ensure the mill achieves zero injuries.
\n\tEnsure all plant equipment complies with safety and industry standards and regulations
\n\tEnsure that all company Standard Operating Procedures are being followed Promotes and manage the safe, efficient, and effective use of all plant equipment
\n\tConduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments on machinery and facilities to identify and mitigate \/ resolve hazards
\n\tUphold all GAP\/ Couch Positive requirements within the maintenance department<\/p>\n
Strategic Planning:<\/p>\n
\tDevelop maintenance strategy for Weatherboard
\n\tDevelop, implement, and monitor Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules that prioritize safe operating conditions, minimize unexpected and hazardous breakdowns, and increases equipment efficiency and lifespan.
\n\tDevelop and implement a job card and planning system to ensure jobs are planned and executed timeously.
\n\tManage a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders.
\n\tEffectively plan upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning of plant equipment.
\n\tTrack plant equipment conditions and maintenance history and develop and manage a maintenance budget for maintaining plant equipment and the site facilities to the highest standard.<\/p>\n
Operations:<\/p>\n
\tPlan, organize, lead and control the day-to-day activities in the maintenance department.
\n\tDevelop maintenance standard work for routine maintenance activities, ensuring the most efficient, consistent, and safe method for performing maintenance tasks, minimizing human error and variability.\u00a0
\n\tEnsures that all breakdowns are attended to immediately and resolved within the shortest possible times to ensure minimal plant down time
\n\tWork closely with production teams to improve mechanical reliability, changeover performance and operating efficiency.
\n\tImplement and maintain a maintenance tracker to identify recurring maintenance
\n\trelated problems and develop solutions to eliminate or minimise recurring maintenance related problems
\n\tOversee all repairs and installations (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and machinery).
\n\tEnsure Inspections are carried out and records kept up to date as per the inspection frequency. Record and report information that may impede the operation of the plant
\n\tDevelop and maintain an optimal inventory or maintenance spares
\n\tMaintain statutory inspections, calibration coordination, maintenance records and asset documentation.
\n\tSourcing of maintenance spares and equipment required and prevent runouts
\n\tEnsure that all quality standards are maintained and recorded. Product produced to comply with the provided specifications
\n\tEnsure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are achieved<\/p>\n
Leadership & Team Management<\/p>\n
\tLead, develop, and motivate maintenance team
\n\tEnsure good communication with direct reports both verbally and written
\n\tSupervise, train, and mentor a team of Fitters, Electricians, Millwrights, Boilermakers, Diesel Mechanics, Auto Electricians and Cleaners.
\n\tAllocate workload and ensure that planned jobs are executed in the prescribed time.
\n\tConduct performance reviews and ensure the team adheres to safety protocols.
\n\tManage a staff compliment of 22 employees
\n\tEnsure a competent and skilled maintenance team by co-ordinating all training activities by means of an up-to-date skill and training metrics
\n\tEnsure that the training matrix is up to date and that all job specific training is done.
\n\tDevelop succession planning for critical roles and people leadership roles with the maintenance team<\/p>\n
Contractor Management:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEnsure external contractors compliance with safety policies
\n\tEnsure external contractors deliver as per scope, budget and timelines
\n\tPlan and coordinate scheduling of work and site access to minimize operational disruptions while managing technical maintenance tasks.
\n\tTrack external contractor performance
\n\tVerify work completed, and coordinate<\/p>\n
Key Requirements<\/p>\n
\tDiploma
\n\tPLC Programming
\n\tTrade tested Millwright\/Electrician
\n\tMinimum 8 – 10 years\u2019 experience in a maintenance leadership role, preferably in a sawmill
\n\t10 Years\u2019 experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown analysis and reliability improvement.
\n\tConveyer belt experiencing<\/p>\n
Skills and Knowledge<\/p>\n
\tLeadership of maintenance function
\n\tOHS Act
\n\tStrong written and verbal communication skills
\n\tMicrosoft office
\n\tAbility to multitask and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines
\n\tNegotiation and influencing skills
\n\tCross-functional collaboration
\n\tWorking with teams
\n\tStrong work ethic
\n\tStrong analytical skills
\n\tProblem solving
\n\tAbility to adapt to changing situations
\n\tSelf-driven and motivated
\n\tKnowledge of safety policies, procedures and regulation
\n\tHigh level of understanding and respect for organizational goals and objectives
\n\tAbility to transcend personal objectives for organizational success<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/global.chep.com ) or<\/p>\n
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