Associate Manager-Maintenance & Project

IFFCO Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

IFFCO Group seeks an Associate Manager-Maintenance & Project to maximize uptime across process lines and ensure optimum utility availability. You will lead maintenance strategies, oversee PPMs, and drive project implementations in collaboration with the Factory Head.

The role requires 5 years of relevant experience and a technical/engineering background, with strong leadership and budgeting skills. UAE-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant maintenance/engineering management experience.
• Technical Diploma with 10 years of managerial experience, or Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical).
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma, Kanban, Kaizen methodologies.
• Familiarity with QHSE regulations.
• Ability to lead projects and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Maximize uptime of machinery and utilities as per OEE norms.
• Monitor equipment and advise on refurbishment/replacement.
• Perform repairs safely, timely, and professionally.
• Develop and execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Lead project implementations with Factory Head within time and cost.
• Develop vendor relationships for cost-effective alternatives.
• Train and develop the team for better performance.

Skills

Product Knowledge

Industry Regulations and Norms

Process Improvement Methodologies

Quality Management Systems

Communicating effectively

Driving Results

Self and Team Management

Planning & Decision Making

Customer Centricity

Ownership & Result Orientation

Asset Management

Budgeting Controls

Contract & Vendor management

Engineering and Maintenance Standards

Education

Technical Diploma

Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

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Title: Associate Manager-Maintenance & Project

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maximizing uptime of all process lines and ensuring optimal availability of all utilities

Roles & Responsibilities

• Maximizing the availability of machinery and utilities as per OEE norms
• Monitoring all equipment and advising for refurbishment and replacement as per requirement
• Carrying out repairs of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner
• Assisting in the development of planned preventative maintenance schedules (PPM)
• Executing PPM schedules and planned work orders as required
• Identifying spares requirements and control / log usage
• Ensuring adherence to QHSE requirementsPerforming root cause analysis to ensure corrective/preventive action to maximize uptime
• Reporting breakdown root cause, equipment faults and concerns to management, Group Leader and Lead Tech
• Leading all project implementations along with Factory Head to ensure completion within stipulated time and costs
• Vendor development for cost effective alternatives
• Training & developing the team towards better performance

KPIs

• Maximizing uptime of machinery and utilities
• Successful compliance to QHSE requirements
• Efficient utilization of resources and optimizing costs, towards entire maintenance operations
• Project implementation within stipulated time and costs
• Facilities enhancement to maximize uptime/delivery

Work Experience Requirement

5 years of relevant experience

Qualification

Technical Diploma with 10 years of managerial experience, or Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Competencies

• Product Knowledge
• Industry Regulations and Norms
• Process Improvement Methodologies of Six Sigma, KANBAN, Kaizen and any other
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Communicating effectively
• Driving Results
• Self and Team Management
• Planning & Decision Making
• Customer Centricity
• Ownership & Result Orientation
• Asset Management
• Budgeting Controls
• Contract & Vendor management
• Engineering and Maintenance Standards