Maintenance Shift Manager

Guardian Glass; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the glass manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Shift Manager to lead its maintenance team. The role involves ensuring efficient maintenance of plant equipment while promoting a safety culture and compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems and supervisory experience, contributing to minimized downtime and enhanced operational efficiency.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Contribution Pension Plan

Life Assurance options

On-site Wellbeing Interventions

Support for charity and family events

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance processes.
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to minimize equipment downtime and enhance reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team for plant equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Identify process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Reliability

Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

NVQ L3 Engineering Modern Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Company description:

As a Koch company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Job description:

• The Maintenance Shift Manager is responsible for leading and managing the maintenance team to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance of plant equipment and facilities. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in minimising downtime and maximising equipment reliability.
• Embrace influential leadership to support the organisation while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Ensure maintenance practices comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with other departments, including operations, engineering, and procurement, to support overall plant performance and achieve operational goals.

Required profile:

• Basic Qualifications: NVQ L3 Engineering Modern Apprenticeship
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment maintenance, reliability, and standard maintenance work processes
• Supervisory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• A desire to understand the root cause and contribute to the reduction in equipment downtime risk.
• Experience putting people to work safely.
• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with a COMAH site
• Experience in manufacturing

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation profile
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
• Contribution Pension Plan
• Life Assurance options
• Wellbeing Interventions On-site Physio, Podiatrist
• Support for charity and family events

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