Assistant Manager, Technical

Job purpose

• Reporting to the Head of Department, you are required to ensure optimal performance, reliability and cost-efficiency of packaging production lines through hands-on leadership. Preventive maintenance excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the day-to-day technical and logistics facility functions to ensure it is operating safely, effectively and efficiently.

Job description

• Responsible for the troubleshooting, repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance of equipment to optimise cost efficiency of the bagging & warehousing operations in the Company.
• Responsible for the proper building maintenance/facilities of Company's premises, where we are accountable.
• Ensure that all equipment/facilities meets statutory requirements, where required.
• Interface and collaborate with customers in weekly meetings to identify and execute maintenance costs.
• Drive reliability centered maintenance program to enhance equipment uptime, MTBF and lifecycle.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for breakdowns and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Management of and optimization of services by vendors and contractors.
• Oversee and execute spare part optimization and inventory management
• Accountable for the overall Technical KPIs.

Job requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant Engineering.
• About 5 years managerial experience in a logistics (Technical) and/or manufacturing background is required for this position.
• Strong ability to interact with all levels in the organization inclusive of customers, contractors and vendors.
• Possess an established network of vendors & contractors and proven ability to manage them.
• Good analytical ability and sound working equipment knowledge.
• Ability to articulate challenges on the shop floor and make decisive, safety-first decisions.
• Cost savings track record: demonstrated success in reducing maintenance spend.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Possess a valid class 3 driving license is preferable.
• Able to challenge status quo with logical reasoning to make positive improvement.