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Site Maintenance Manager (M&E)

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Site Maintenance Manager

My client is a large industrial manufacturer who is looking for the services of a site maintenance manager (M&E) based on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience in heavy industry with a proven track record in good manufacturing practice and lean principles. They will be responsible for all maintenance, mechanical and electrical work, automation, site projects and maintenance systems on site.
They will work closely with operations to manage the site's production capacity to deliver on the Group's strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Maintenance team of fitters and electricians to deliver high performance process efficiency
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills to ensure the performance of people and equipment is optimised.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of asset management, reliability, maintenance strategy, organisation and systems, including planning, CMMS, preventive and condition-based maintenance.
  • Ensure the Maintenance function operates to the site required Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
  • Planning and developing PEMAC / CMMS systems to deliver maximum line/process efficiency including energy, plant services and utilities.
  • Delivery of KPIs: downtime, uptime, PM schedules and workflow.
  • PEMAC / CMMS utilisation from a scheduling, stores and purchasing perspective.
  • Implement best plant practices in process engineering and maintenance systems involving new technology and design standards.
  • Development of the maintenance team's capabilities and skills, leading to performance review, training and individual on-the-job coaching/mentoring and support to the best industry standards.
  • Responsible for cost management in the maintenance and engineering functions, delivering costs to weekly KPI budgets including energy and projects.
  • Developing Maintenance Lean Systems using tools and techniques to meet continuous improvement targets that are critical to the success and delivery of a high-performance plant.
  • Working with external contractors and installation companies to complete in-house maintenance and project work to the required standards.

    Essential Skills and Experience

  • Qualification in Engineering - mechanical & electrical background, or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Minimum 10 years' maintenance/engineering management experience is essential; heavy industry experience is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of maintenance strategies e.g. RCM, TPM, Asset Management desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory standards.
  • Reduces complexity and increases efficiency in processes to maximise outcome/return.
  • Leads by example, with a "can-do" approach, passion, energy and a strong work ethic.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Very strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Drive to exceed goals and push yourself and others towards high levels of performance.
  • Makes good decisions and delegates responsibility and accountability to the appropriate level.
  • Understands the importance of managing and developing people.
  • Creates a climate in which people can do their best.
  • Open to change with a capacity to deal comfortably with risk and uncertainty.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance manager with a highly respected manufacturer, so if interested, please drop me over your up-to-date CV to the details below.

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