Maintenance Manager Generic JD

Maintenance Manager – Job Description
(Job Code and Level: MFGMAI004)
Definition:
Responsible for ensuring that the facilities, layout and machinery used to
produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum
efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance,
managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment
(including software programming). Includes people management and
budgetary/cost reporting.
This role may report into either the Head of Manufacturing or the Head of
Engineering.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
Lead the site Maintenance function in providing both a reactive and pro-
active, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and
facilities infrastructure. Responsible for planned scheduling creation and
overseeing the adherence and timely completion of work carried out. Increase
the site operational effectiveness, improve on project delivery, mean time
between failure and downtime reduction, and manage and implement
improvement plans, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) ensuring that
Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the
team on technical best practice and establish standard policies and
procedures whilst also mentoring and leading the department. Implement and
manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by
highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working
practices and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy and Development

 Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice
maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid
and improve operational performance
 Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and
communicate the impact on Maintenance activities
General and Task Management
 Effectively delegate any maintenance issues to be resolved on each shift
and small projects to the right skills in the team, planning and managing
effective works
 Adhere to daily and weekly checks to ensure smooth operation of site
 Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full
preventative maintenance is carried out, plan in missed maintenance
activities, and lead the team to deliver effectively
 Audit and ensure compliance of the engineering data systems
 Schedule both internal and external work(s) maximising planned down
time and reducing unplanned downtime
 Manage the team to ensure machine availability, reactively managing
dysfunctional machinery with the Shift management
 Optimise equipment according to standard procedure, enhancing
performance and product quality, ensuring the achievement of all Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 Ensure routine calibration and maintenance requirements of a variety of
electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems are undertaken
 Ensure that designated buildings, plant and facilities are fit for purpose and
to provide proactive support/solutions when required
 Develop clear accountability for maintenance material spend combined
with a strategy to manage expenditure
 Manage systems and equipment data storage and maintain high levels of
standards and accuracy
 Manage the process of the introduction of new machinery, plant and
equipment from drawing up the specification, to managing suppliers
through to full installation in collaboration with all relevant parties
 Manage the process of disposal of obsolete machinery, plant and
equipment from gaining agreement to write off to physically removing it
and its safe and lawful disposal
 Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
 Produce written reports and make presentations
 Undertake continuous training and development
 Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
 Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation
 Provide technical expertise to the team
 Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to
deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as
required
 Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and
demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any
impact
 Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for
each area of responsibility
 Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management
of, and reporting
 Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
 Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company
requirements
 Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety
and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and
wellbeing of staff and visitors
People Management
 Manage, coach and develop a high performing Maintenance team that
meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added
value and continuous improvements
 Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing
performance of direct reports
 Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
 Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll
out through the team so that each member of the team understands the
standards and behaviours expected of them
 Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability
 Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels
 Motivate and coach the team to operational success
 Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record
on appropriate systems
 Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices,
performance reviews, risk assessments
 Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee
is aware
Financial and Budget Control

 Input and hold responsibility for maintenance budgets
 Prepare the annual Maintenance budget and forecasts and all Capital
Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal
standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects
Relationship Management
 Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve
operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous
improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to
optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality
standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer
requirements
 Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external
stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
 Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to
facilitate delivery and compliance with the maintenance strategy
 Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential
effects on engineering design and development. Recommend solutions
without compromising quality or service while optimising cost
 Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and
other service providers
 Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained
Self Management
 Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations,
the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all
other Company policies and procedures
 Support encourage and develop team and take ownership for team
cohesion
 Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
 Anticipates and overcomes obstacles
 Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions
 Embraces personal challenge
 Confident, rounded thinking
 Is self aware
 Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
 Has an Adult:Adult, collaborative approach to others
 A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others
 Focused and target driven with a positive, can-do attitude
Skills and Attributes:
 Excellent leadership and man management skills

 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
 Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
 Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
 Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision
making
 Commercially aware
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
 Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec

Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualification
 Extensive plant level experience with significant proven man management
experience
 Completed a fully indentured apprenticeship with a mechanical/ electrical/
electronic discipline
 Technical capability and understanding
 Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), lean
manufacturing
 Experience of managing Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities for
maintenance
 Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain
 Understanding of TS16949, IOSH/NEBOSH, ISO 14001
 Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
 Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the Institute of
Manufacturing
Example roles this job description may cover:
 Maintenance Supervisor

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Maintenance Manager – Job Description

(Job Code and Level: MFGMAI004)

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Strategy and Development

Financial and Budget Control

Skills and Attributes:

 Excellent leadership and man management skills

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

 Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec

Example roles this job description may cover:

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