Maintenance System Engineer at UAC

Job Summary

The Maintenance System Engineer ensures the reliability and optimal performance of production assets through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and supports project execution while ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and asset longevity.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations to ensure timely response to breakdowns and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Analyze equipment performance data and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to address recurring issues.
• Schedule routine and condition-based maintenance aligned with production programs using SAP.
• Champion best practices such as RCA, CAPA, FMEA, GSTD.
• Maintain equipment tree and components in SAP.
• Plan and execute audits and regulatory inspections.

Planning and Scheduling

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment history, manufacturer recommendations, and workload analysis.
• Create and assign work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production schedules to minimize disruptions.
• Schedule resources including labour, parts, and tools effectively.

Engineering Store & Inventory Management

• Supervise Engineering Store personnel and daily store operations.
• Ensure effective inventory management and timely availability of spare parts.
• Track spare parts orders and ensure timely delivery using SAP.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Store team to maintain accurate inventory management.
• Coordinate with procurement for sourcing critical spares and manage supplier relationships.

Resource Management

• Ensure availability of necessary parts, tools, and equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Manage inventory levels of spare parts.
• Identify and source replacement parts as needed.

Work Order Management

• Create detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians.
• Track work order progress and update maintenance records.
• Ensure closure of notifications and work orders using SAP PM

Project & Capital Support

• Assist in planning and executing capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in managing project budgets and liaising with vendors and contractors.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, coordinate repairs, and verify equipment functionality post-maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and store staff.

Process Optimization & Compliance

• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and safety.
• Ensure all maintenance and engineering store activities comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for maintenance, inventory, projects, and compliance audits.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and motivate maintenance and engineering store staff to achieve operational goals.
• Support staffing, training, performance appraisals, and resolve employee concerns.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals and conduct regular reviews.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with production, quality assurance, supply chain, and other departments to align maintenance and inventory activities with business objectives.
• Liaise with equipment vendors, service providers, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with team members, internal customers, peers, and suppliers.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and report on KPIs such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), maintenance costs, equipment uptime, and inventory turnover.
• Use data analytics to support decision-making for asset and inventory management.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement strategies to reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
• Develop and implement maintenance best practices.

Compliance with Standards

• Promote and live company values and culture, helping employees understand and embrace them.
• Demonstrate consistent adherence to the Company Code of Business Conduct.
• Learn and implement best practices from external sources and share within UFL.
• Ensure Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures are followed.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and work practices promptly.
• Ensure property loss prevention.

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• HND or BSc. equivalent in engineering or a related field.
• 8 Years + experience in Engineering and Maintenance roles within FMCG or food manufacturing 
• Technical understanding of equipment and machinery.
• Proficiency in maintenance software - CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System e.g. SAP) for managing work orders, inventory, and maintenance history.
• Data analysis: Ability to analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improve planning.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.