Head of Maintenance and Facilities

Omega Resource Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the Deeside Area seeks a Head of Maintenance and Facilities. Responsible for leading maintenance teams, implementing best practices, and optimizing processes across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the manufacturing sector and a strong background in lean manufacturing principles. Competitive salary package including car allowance and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Car Allowance

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Workwear provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of implementing world-class maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance teams across sites.
• Implement best practices in communication and collaboration.
• Analyse annual maintenance spend for efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Six Sigma methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Industry 4.0 implementation

Job description

Head of Maintenance and Facilities

Deeside Area

GBP65,000 – GBP80,000 + Car Allowance

Our client are a market leading manufacturing company that provide plastic products into a range of industries. Due to continued growth and securing an additional manufacturing site they are looking to add a head of maintenance and facilities to their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop two separate maintenance teams & one facilities management team across different sites, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement
• Align team goals with overall business objectives, ensuring consistent performance and standards across both locations
• Implement best practices in team communication, cross–site collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Lead existing internal performance management process to assist in the development of all maintenance and facilities team members
• Harmonise maintenance processes, schedules, and resource allocation across both sites to maximise efficiency and cost–effectiveness
• Implement standardised procedures and best practices, ensuring consistency while adapting to site–specific needs
• Use digital twinning techniques to examine and compare the merits of different manufacturing layouts and combinations
• Analyse GBP650,000 of annual maintenance spend across both sites, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and quarterly cost reduction plans
• Develop and present compelling business cases for capital investments, focusing on ROI and long–term operational benefits

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) is preferred but experience can count for just as much
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing maintenance with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of implementing world–class maintenance practices in multi–site environments
• Strong background in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies and DMAIC processes
• Expert knowledge of CMMS and Industry 4.0 implementation and optimisation
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams across multiple locations
• Excellent analytical and problem–solving skills with a data–driven approach to decision–making
• Financial fluency with experience in budget management and capital expenditure planning

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Car Allowance
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Workwear provided
• Employee Assistance Programme

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