Assistant Manager - Electrical Maintenance

The Assistant Manager will report to the Maintenance Manager. The principal objective of this position is to effectively manage the shop floor activities like machine efficiency targets and optimum utilization of resources. The Assistant Manager should also coordinate with other supporting departments on the floor to achieve his targets.

Responsibilities and Duties

Production Process & Execution:

• Develop, maintain and implement a proper preventive maintenance program for all machines and ensuring implementation.
• Maximize the equipment availability and minimize the machine breakdowns.
• Maintain spare parts and all related activities.
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues.
• Oversee all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the Plant machineries and equipment.
• Be well-versed in all maintenance processes, health, and safety regulations.
• Ensure 5S is maintained in all responsible areas.

Continual Improvement

• Cost saving by optimal utilization of the spare parts.
• Maximize the equipment availability to achieve the highest OEE.
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
• Implement HSE on the shop floor.
• The goal is to ensure the company facilities are well-cared for and adequate to support the company’s business operations.

People Management

• Train staff for maintenance and operational requirements.
• Ensure optimal preventive maintenance and breakdown solving of production lines to improve the output rate.
• The ideal candidate should have an aptitude for undertaking administrative tasks such as reporting and budgeting.
• Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.

Qualifications and Training

• Degree in Electrical & Electronics / Mechatronics.

Experience

• 8 years of work experience in an FMCG company, preferably in Bottling Lines and injection molding systems.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in Automation will be an added advantage.

Knowledge

• Designing, selecting, and power calculations for new expansions and new load requirements.
• Planning and managing factory electrical systems.
• Overseeing solar power generation, operation, and maintenance of solar panels, tracking daily generation, and proactive planning for upkeep to avoid losses.
• Operation and troubleshooting knowledge of automation components.
• Familiarity with Siemens components including CPUIM151-8 PN/DP, CPU 315 2DP, CPU 317-2 PN/DP, Power Module 6ES7 138, and Sematic DP/DP coupler.
• Experience with Rexroth components including servo drive Indra Drive C, Rexroth PPC R221 (PLC), and Rexroth IM 151-Intermediate module.
• Knowledge of B&R components such as zenon Automation PC810, including zenon version 6.22 software for PC and restoring of machine software project X20 CPU CP3485.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting PNOZ safety circuits and various automation troubleshooting tasks.

Skills

• Understanding of power systems and sub-distribution systems for connected loads.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a scientific approach to shop floor operations.
• Planning & organizing abilities to establish systems for operational activities for production and maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of plant automation, production machineries, and troubleshooting within available resources.
• Good understanding of the technical features of plant machineries (Krones/Sidel/R-Bardi/Illig/SMI), injection molding processes (Husky/Netstal/Engel), and utility equipment.