Maintenance Shift Supervisor
Elmdon

Overview:

Assist in the management of the day-to-day workload for the maintenance team to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered and departmental targets are achieved, including the planning and resourcing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and maintenance shutdown. Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team of skilled Technicians. Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely. Act independently at the organisational level. Outcomes reviewed by organisational head. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success. Performance affects the function’s image.

Key Responsibilities:

Robot and PLC programming
Maintain and repair Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic systems and equipment
Assist in running an efficient maintenance operation which can fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets
Manage maintenance projects
Responsible for the safety of individuals on the team and that of those impacted by any maintenance activity
Understand and work in accordance with the company’s quality requirements
Perform effective diagnosis of breakdowns and timely repair of equipment to maximise availability
Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance in accordance to minimised unplanned downtime
Record and document all work carried out on all equipment on both paper and electronic systems as is required
Analysis of issues to root cause and development of countermeasures, improvement actions and/or suggestions to improve
Control and source maintenance tools, equipment and spares
Document breakdowns, identifying root cause and remedial action to help identify and resolve recurring issues
Understand and maintain high standards of tidiness and organisation in line with good 5S practice
Understand and work in accordance with mandatory requirements of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
Write reports and present progress at project meetings
Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
Apply specific technical skills as required to support expediting issues quickly to minimise downtime
Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices
Plan longer range for projects, tracking and completing projects on time within budget. Results have a critical impact on objectives and goals
Manage activities of a complex nature
Lead the development of innovative solutions to unique problems
Undertake continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

People Management:

Work with the team and other department members to produce effective maintenance strategies, procedures and methods
Liaise with Production and Quality departments to ensure highest level of build quality is achieved after any intervention and throughout the working life of equipment
Effectively lead a team of maintenance technicians/engineers, working with manager and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output
Feedback to 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
Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained
Provide technical expertise to the team
Control and organise the team’s daily work schedule to achieve targets set
Delegate tasks to the team to ensure maximum effectiveness
Oversee the team’s performance, attendance and disciplinary issues
Identify areas of development within the team to achieve a flexible and responsive team which can support the demands of the customer
Train both team and broader organisation members where appropriate
Motivate and coach the team to operational success
Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
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
Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers
Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements

Self Management:

Support, comply and ensure complicity with IAC Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
Embraces personal challenge
Confident, rounded thinking
Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
Actively Committed to team development
High levels of motivation and action-orientated

Skills and Attributes:

Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals
Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision
Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of direct management
Ability to coach, counsel and lead a team of people
Ability to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in written form
Demonstrate excellence in approach to work and people activities
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
Ability to plan, analyse and challenge
Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders
Financial acumen with ability to balance material usage
Able to identify root cause of any losses
Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
Practical hands-on approach to problem solving

Qualifications and Experience Levels

A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTec National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, NVQ3
Extensive experience working in an injection moulding environment
Professional accreditation with an industry related body would be advantageous
Completed a recognised indentured apprenticeship in maintenance management
Experience of working with facilities management
Mechanical, electrical, electronic or software background with a working knowledge of the other disciplines
Substantial experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and ultimately customer delivery
FLT reach licence
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognised QC (Quality Control) tools
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001 and responsibilities
Knowledge of Quality standard TS16949