Head of Maintenance & Facilities Management of Dual-Site Manufacturing

Goodfish Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks a dynamic leader for maintenance operations. You will drive world-class maintenance standards across multiple sites, develop teams, and implement strategies utilizing CMMS. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership skills, and a passion for excellence. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Life assurance

Health insurance

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in budget management and capital expenditure planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance teams across multiple sites.
• Implement world-class maintenance strategies and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Predictive technologies

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• 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
• Hire and develop long-term succession candidate(s) to enable new opportunities across an expanding Group of businesses

2. World–Class Maintenance Standards

• Develop and implement world–class maintenance strategies and KPIs aligned with global manufacturing best practices
• Benchmark maintenance performance against industry leaders and drive initiatives to close any gaps
• Establish a culture of proactive maintenance, leveraging predictive technologies and data–driven decision–making

3. Multi–Site Optimisation

• 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
• Coordinate cross–site support and resource sharing to optimise overall maintenance effectiveness

4. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop long–term maintenance strategies that align with business growth plans and industry trends
• Lead the implementation of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems(CMMS) across both sites, ensuring seamless integration and utilisation
• Identify and execute opportunities for automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 technologies in maintenance operations

5. Cost Management & Capital Expenditure

• 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
• Optimise spare parts inventory management and procurement strategies across sites

6. Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices

• Apply lean principles and DMAIC methodologies to streamline maintenance processes and eliminate waste
• Lead root cause analysis initiatives to address recurring issues and drive sustainable improvements
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to propose and implement improvement ideas

7. Compliance & Safety Leadership

• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including PUWER and HSE guidelines, across both sites
• Lead by example in promoting a safety–first culture, conducting regular audits and safety walks
• Stay abreast of evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements, implementing changes proactively

Qualifications & Skills

• 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
• First–rate communication and interpersonal skills with technical ability to make best use of the latest digital technologies to improve reporting to Group Finance and Leadership teams as well as visual communication across two sites

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement across both sites
• Reduction in maintenance costs as a percentage of manufacturing cost
• Improvement in predictive maintenance effectiveness (% of failures predicted and prevented)
• Employee engagement and development metrics within maintenance teams
• Successful implementation and utilisation of CMMS across both sites
• ROI on maintenance–related capital expenditures
• Timely, insightful and effective monthly reporting of all KPIs and improvements in all seven areas of key responsibility

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, to minimise operational downtime
• Ability to travel between sites regularly and respond to emergency situations as needed

Manufacturing Operations

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a significant impact on our manufacturing operations, driving world–class standards and fostering a culture of excellence across multiple sites. If you are a results–oriented self–starter with a passion for maintenance excellence and team leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Remuneration

• Highly competitive basic salary, depending on level and breadth of experience and skillset to fit the brief
• Average of two site bonuses (relating to profitability and OTIF)
• Annual discretionary award for exceptional personal performance and reduction in annual maintenance, repair & overlap spend
• Life assurance (6x) & health insurance
• Car allowance

Benefits

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