Maintenance Manager Downstream
Job scope
High level purpose of function.
Manufacturing Engineering Mgmt (Levels 2 through 6): Oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Acts as a liaison with engineering in releasing new products. Develops systems to maintain reports and record keeping of company products. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Key responsibilities
Overall areas of responsibility and activities.
• Implement, manage, and enforce health and safety policies and procedures.
• Budget owner for her/his area.
• Overall responsible for development and execution of maintenance strategy in downstream area.
• Unique opportunity to build up a diverse and highly skilled team from the beginning including recruitment, training and development.
• Process understanding for downstream area to create and execute plans for preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Responsible for developing the “4Ms” within the area – Manning, Machine, Method and Materials
• Create, continuously improve, document, and make available for maintenance purpose: General maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Work instructions, Defect Libraries, Deviation reports with root cause analysis, Measure and follow up on results.
• Continuous improvement organization: using data driven approaches to increase cost efficiency, organization efficiency and overall performance.
Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role.
Qualifications and experience
• BSc or MSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent University degree with good understanding of basic financial principles
• Proven leadership in large manufacturing organizations (50+ people)
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience of similar role with management and manufacturing
• An example driven management of the shop floor. Resolute 5S
• Capacity to move from strategic level to problem solving leader in the matter of seconds.
Specific skills
• Must be fluent in English – both written and oral
• Swedish language is to be seen as an advantage but not a must.
• Knowledge of European legislation and work environment.
• A role model in safety, quality, maintenance, teamwork and attitude.
• Passion and curiosity for safety, housekeeping, technical equipment, quality and people.
• Ability to build a world-class organization.
• Improvement oriented with positive attitude enabling positive and constructive feedback.
