Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading a team of technicians across a manufacturing site. This role ensures the effective execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, equipment installations, and commissioning activities while maintaining compliance with industry standards and best practices. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations Manager in developing and integrating technologies and process improvements.
• Lead and manage a team of technicians, fitters, and apprentices, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee workforce scheduling and resource allocation using the HR Information System.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement focused on product quality, process efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for Brewing, Beer Processing, and Water Treatment facilities.
• Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, ensuring timely repairs and efficient spare parts management in the ERP system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns, applying lean maintenance principles to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety, hygiene, quality, and food safety regulations.
• Monitor process data, production performance, and utility consumption to identify opportunities for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Conduct and manage risk assessments, implementing necessary safety measures to protect employees.
• Provide support outside regular working hours for critical equipment failures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a technical or maintenance environment.
• Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical maintenance, including manufacturing process automation.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to efficiently plan and prioritize tasks.
• Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to provide technical guidance to team members and external contractors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.