Lead a multifunctional team in overseeing all installations, repair, and upkeep of facilities & plant
Reports to:
Factory Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Drive plant efficiencies across all areas with particular focus on problem maintenance issues, as identified through our computerised maintenance system, Flex
Design and implement maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods
Collaborate with the production team to achieve site schedules and provide engineering solutions to recurring reactive maintenance issues
Manage and update the Computerised Maintenance Management System
Diagnose breakdown problems and develop preventative maintenance programs for electrical and mechanical systems
Ensure constant supply of electrical services & mechanical services for the site
Be actively involved in any lean initiatives to improve plant efficiency
Manage the development and up-skilling of the site maintenance team to achieve a high-performance team and liaise with the Factory Manager on additional resourcing needs
Install & commission new equipment such as plant machinery, portable firefighting equipment, and fire hydrants
Be responsible for setting and achieving agreed maintenance budget and targets
Manage Maintenance PO system to include creation, approval and matching of PO’s to delivery dockets
Monitor and report on electricity, gas, refrigeration, water, and steam costs
Develop and manage good relations with critical suppliers
Purchase, manage and control critical and routine spare parts, supplies and equipment
Ensure service contracts are in place for mission critical services and machinery, and schedule their completion
Manage external contractors by ensuring that contractor management procedures are adhered to and that method statements have been received and by checking insurance information
Be responsible for meeting predefined KPI targets with respect to maintenance downtime, maintenance performance and overall equipment effectiveness and report on same as required
Ensure that statutory maintenance testing is carried out
Ensure site documentation is accurate, timely and relevant
Ensure timely calibration of plant equipment and instrumentation
Ensure that all portable firefighting equipment is inspected and certified annually by a fire protection equipment company
Ensure that all fire hydrants, emergency showers and any water supply that would not be used regularly is flushed out on a weekly basis for the prevention of Legionella
Manage the plant to maintain safety, environmental, quality and hygiene standards, and present to auditors as required
Skills / Qualifications / Experience:
Essential
Minimum 5 years’ experience leading a team in a similar role/environment
Must hold an electrical qualification with industrial experience
Ability to apply engineering principles in practical application
Project Management experience essential
Proven track record in team development and management essential
Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland
