Expert - Maintenance, Work Management

EMSTEEL Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Work Management Expert to enhance operational efficiency and compliance within their work management system. This role involves managing KPIs, liaising with stakeholders, and implementing continuous improvements to optimize plant reliability and minimize waste. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, proficiency in SAP, and a strong command of Lean principles. Join a dynamic team focused on driving excellence and achieving high standards of performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in planning or work management roles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and SAP.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor work management KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Enhance work management system efficiency to minimize waste.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for effective work management processes.

Skills

Inventory Management

Demand Forecasting

Logistics

SAP Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Lean Principles

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Role of Work Management Expert is mainly to govern and ensure compliance with the work management system and to continuously improve it at Emirates Steel. Continuous improvement should focus on KPI management, especially Work Management KPI Lagging indicators. The role involves liaising with stakeholders to ensure effective work management processes, aiming for continuous improvement in individual and team KPIs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor work management and reliability performance KPIs.
• Continuously improve the work management system to enhance plant reliability.
• Enhance the efficiency of the work management system to minimize labor waste across various processes.
• Standardize work management processes across Emirates Steel plants with Maintenance and Plant Managers.
• Maximize schedule compliance and attainment.
• Assist the Reliability Manager in implementing improved maintenance window frequencies.
• Support the Shutdown and Planning Manager in achieving efficient planning for major shutdowns.
• Audit the work management system for KPI compliance, stakeholder roles, meeting and reporting standards.
• Implement improvements based on audit findings and refine the audit process.
• Communicate work management procedures and changes effectively to all stakeholders.
• Align the work management system with current practices and continuous improvements.
• Manage spares in sub-stores across the site within SAP.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Strategic Spares Management Expert and Material Section Head for spares management.
• Work with the Continuous Improvement team to reduce costs via Lean principles.
• Manage automatic KPIs related to work management categories.
• Align work management with Reliability Centered Maintenance and asset criticality procedures.
• Ensure targeted tool time is achieved through auditing, training, and implementation.
• Manage demand and supply by integrating work and spares management systems, overseeing budgets, and coordinating with end-users for demand planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent command of English.
• Understanding of regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or engineering qualification.

Preferred Professional Training

Required Professional Experience

• At least 5 years in planning or work management roles.
• At least 5 years' experience with ERP systems.

Additional Recommended Experience

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Maintenance Management, Asset or RCM Training.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reliability KPIs, 100% health and safety compliance, targeted wrench time, schedule compliance, service levels, planning accuracy, audit compliance, customer satisfaction, and cultural drive towards health, safety, and effective communication.