Engineering Manager at AVI Limited

The purpose of the role includes the maintenance and engineering effort for the plant including safety and risk compliance; plant equipment availability and performance; utilities and energy management; budget development; and people management.

Line Manager: Operations Executive

Number of Direct Reports: 4

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

SHE

• GMR (2)1 site appointment
• Collaborate with site risk department on all risk compliance
• Site risk management: risk audits, site security, ISO 45000 accreditation, MHI certification
• Fire systems compliance with ASIB regulations
• Municipal and legal site compliance

People Management

• Ensure appropriate team structure that is aligned with the site engineering and maintenance strategy, and proper manufacturing support
• Develop and maintain artisan competencies
• Manage morale of engineering team

Maintenance Budget

• Compile annual maintenance budget
• Compile five-year site strategic maintenance budget, including facilities and utilities upgrades for CAPEX
• Monthly maintenance cost control and reporting
• Cost reduction and productivity initiatives
• Critical spares identification, management and control

Plant and Services Availability

• Equipment availability management
• Equipment MTBF and MTTR improvement
• Equipment shutdown management and PM schedules
• Co-ordinate OEM support on critical equipment

Maintenance Department Performance

• KPI’s tracking and reporting
• Employee management and control
• Maintenance system improvement and strategy
• Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
• Foreman and artisan leadership, training and development
• ERP system improvement

Maintenance Systems Improvement and Strategy

• Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
• Root Cause Analysis
• Support World Class Manufacturing strategy
• Team structure to match strategy

Utilities Management

• Water and energy reporting and sustainability improvement
• Compressed air, natural gas, steam, water, effluent, electricity, generators, and infrastructure maintenance
• Building and facilities
• Understanding and practical experience on boiler (coal or gas fed) operation and maintenance

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 years experience as an Engineering Manager within the Manufacturing industry
• Ideally 3 years within an FMCG environment as an Engineering Manager and/or Maintenance Manager
• 5 years people management experience
• Experience working with Packaging Machinery
• Previous experience in food manufacturing is highly advantageous

Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Post-graduate degree advantageous
• Certificated Engineer (GCC Factories)

Additional Requirements:

• Maintenance systems and measures
• OHS Act knowledge and experience
• Equipment technical support (mechanical, electrical, process)
• Utilities (compressed air, electrical, steam, water, effluent, fire systems)
• Food safety requirements, such as HACCP and AIB would be ideal

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Continuously Improving
• Building Relationships
• Influencing Others
• Setting Directions
• Staying Composed
• Considering Others
• Taking Initiative