• Core Maintenance & System Control (70% of Role): * Managing the engineering and maintenance team to ensure efficient operations, consistent quality, and cost optimisation.
>> Designing and implementing preventative maintenance programmes to maximise machine reliability and efficiency. >> Formulating and enforcing strict safety protocols, including permit and contractor induction systems, in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
>> Coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities to satisfy production targets and developing action plans to enhance line output while reducing overtime requirements.
>> Overseeing engineering spare parts inventory to secure over 90% stock accuracy while strictly managing labour, material, and operational costs against the budget.
>> Inspiring the maintenance staff, identifying training needs, and championing talent development and a culture of learning.
• Capital & Greenfield Projects (30% of Role): Directing large-scale Greenfield construction and engineering projects valued between 100 million and 1,000 million, driving execution from conception to final handover.
• Change Management: Steering the department through a transformative phase to lower manufacturing costs while meeting growing market demands.