Maintenance Manager at Dayntee Farms Limited

Job Objective

• To coordinate all maintenance functions including systems, process, procedures, utilities & infrastructures that support corporate strategic goals, policies and standards through proactive planning and cost-effective actions and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the maintenance team and activities by:
  • Analyzing equipment needs, reliability issues, developing preventive/predictive maintenance programs
  • Driving the team capabilities to achieve the maintenance targets through structured problem solving, improvement interventions etc
  • Planning and oversee all repair and installation activities
  • Coaching, mentoring, training and developing the maintenance team to improve their overall technical capabilities in meeting current and future business requirements
  • Ensuring the team is trained & complied with:
    • EHS standards on all the jobs, tas execution & processes.
    • Correct codes of practice, both statutory and advisory.
  • Reviewing maintenance performance through daily, weekly & monthly meetings with team members & relevant stake holders
  • Carrying out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues, maintaining a calendar covering all the statutory inspections for the Plant, facilities and equipment o ensuring compliance to all personnel policies, records and systems such as attendance, off-duty, etc
• Set up & implement Preventive Maintenance programme for operations of the company ensuring its effectiveness through adherence checks against schedule to maximize equipment and machines availability and functionality
• Ensure breakdowns are duly attended to & RCA/CAPA is carried out to prevent reoccurrence
• Promote innovation and problem-solving mindset within the team to improve systems, process and equipment reliability, utilization, efficiency & safety & making plans for implementation
• Ensure an effective Engineering spare management through Safety stock reviews & proactive ordering on time - Keep record of daily, weekly and monthly maintenance activities and ensure update of maintenance logs by assignees for documentation and periodic reporting.
• Partake in supervision of contracted works relating to Maintenance (i.e. renovations, remodeling and new construction) to ensure cost effectiveness and quality service.
• Carry out review of Repair & maintenance expenses on ongoing basis & devising strategies to manage the actual costs against the allotted budget.
• Minimise downtime by keeping all equipment and machines in good condition, providing day-to-day maintenance and ensuring all services & upgrades are performed with the least disruption.
• Carry out other related duties that may be assigned from time to time in attainment of the strategic goals by Management.

Key Performance Indicators

• EBIDTA Margin of the company
• Saving on budgeted maintenance cost
• Saving on budgeted energy cost

Skills Competencies and Requirements
Educational Qualifications / Experience:

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Engineering, Facility Management or related field.
• 2. 5 years experience with 2 years in similar role or leadership position

Functional Competencies / Requirements:

• Solid understanding of the technical aspects of R&A, electrical, plumbing, heat and power generating systems, machines and equipment, etc.
• In depth knowledge of trouble shooting, general maintenance practices & processes.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and management software.
• Good business acumen Desired Skills & Personal Attributes:
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal, people management skills and negotiating skills
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
  • Good analytic, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Accuracy and attention to details
  • Proactiveness, self-motivation and good result orientation
  • Innovativeness, ability to take initiative and multitask
  • Good Integrity, strong ethics and reliability skills