Maintenance Team Leader

Monday - Friday8-5, 45hrs a weekJ OB PURPOSEManage plant-wide maintenance and capital investment programmes, maximising asset reliability, uptime, and cost effectiveness with available resources.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESProvides long-range planning for the plant and equipment needs including capital and major repairs.Develops implements and oversees predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.Uses other maintenance disciplines in the development and application of reliability engineering, root-cause analysis and fault-diagnosis of equipment and processes.Coaches and develops all maintenance technicians, creating individual training and development plansContinually reviews the effectiveness of the service, ensuring that cost controls are maintained and internal customer expectations are managedEnsure support & cover for the site is maintained through the maintenance team.Manage and control all site maintenance and engineering activities.Drive and support process improvement activities in the pursuit of excellence.Work with the Site Leadership Team to ensure that the level of service meets the business needs, developing long-term plans as requiredEnsure that all plant and equipment is regularly inspected in order to meet current Health, Safety and Environmental standards, insurance requirements and legislative complianceDevelop a high-performance maintenance team, where individuals take responsibility for:Following safe-working practicesImproving the performance of their designated machinesManaging one or more functions of the maintenance departmentMaintaining good working relationships with machine operatorsAccurate reporting of interventions and other activitiesRecruit and manage individual performance through formal performance review and one-to-one coachingSupport each member of the team in his/her ongoing personal developmentMulti-skillsMachine-specific technical know-howProblem-solving skillsDevelop and implement a cost-effective maintenance programme comprising:Planned, preventive maintenancePredictive and condition-based maintenanceTargeted refurbishment programmesPrioritised work-to lists and opportunistic maintenanceCreate an environment of Continuous Improvement where machine downtime and machine-related quality defects reduce with time, embracing the appropriate improvement tools eg.Pareto analysisFMEA and RCFACMMSDevelop and manage a cost-effective spare-parts holdingSupport the TPM programme, in particular giving support where neededReport machine and departmental performance through agreed KPIsManage projects and ensure that all machine modifications are controlledMeet current legislative requirements and best installation practicesRisk assessed for human, product and equipment impactsRelevant documentation is updated, spare-parts holding modified, training providedControl expenditure within agreed budgets and provide ongoing, accurate forecastManage site contractors to ensure that safe working practices are applied and that work is completed within the agreed timescales and cost.PERFORMANCE INDICATORSAchieve departmental KPIsConstantly strive to reduce downtime to agreed levelsMeet and maintain customer requirements in terms of quality and outputCompliance with all companys quality standardsAdherence to the companys health safety & environment standards (HASAWA Act)Maintain a good overall condition of work area through routine maintenanceAccurate & efficient control of components including filing and good housekeeping practicesCost SavingDepartment housekeeping improvement 5s continuousTraining attendanceSKILLS/QUALSGraduate or HND in an Engineering disciplineHave management/supervisory experience in a maintenance or engineering functionProven experience in project managementTrack record of improving processes and goal achievementDemonstrates strong communication skills and team leadership abilityHas high level of numeracy with strong problem-solving skillsExperience of modern maintenance practices including Reliability Centred Maintenance, use of CMMS, spare parts management, modification and documentation controlAble to demonstrate effective maintenance resource planning and schedulingA good understanding of, Continuous Improvement /Six-sigma/Lean Manufacturing ideals and systems is desirableHealth and Safety qualification or experienceINTERPERSONAL SKILLSSense of urgencyEnergy and driveHigh standards, compliance mentalityAnalytical thinkingPeople developmentResults focusedPositive attitude and commitmentAbility to apply good practice and common sense in a people management environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to influence others and generate new ideasEffective problem-solving and decision makingForward thinking, innovative and able to see the bigger picturePHYSICAL DEMANDSGeneral: Pace of work, customer demands, multi-tasking, leads by exampleOffice: VDU operation, sitting for long periods,Factory/Warehouse/Yard: General health & safety, manual handling (bending, lifting, carrying, twisting), attend annual health check.Benefits:26 Days holiday + Bank HolidaysAccess to Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to Benefits WebsiteDeath in ServiceTPBN1_UKTJ