Engineering Manager
Konnecting
- Adelaide, SA
- Permanent
- Full-time
The role reports to the Operations Manager and has responsibility for 7 direct reports from 5 multi-level within operations.Areas of scope includes:
- Operations team and Job Change
- Mechanical Trades
- Electrical Trades
- Process Engineering
- General Maintenance
- Facilities
- Provide leadership and direction to a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
- Actively promote the integration of the engineering and maintenance teams with operational teams using IWS (Integrated Work Systems) principles as the foundation for achieving outperformance.
- Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the engineering and operations teams.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
- Create and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of production machinery, equipment, and facilities.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors as needed for specialized repairs and maintenance services.
- Develop and manage the departmental budget, ensuring cost-effective maintenance practices while meeting operational needs.
- Identify and recommend capital investments for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Enforce and promote strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Provide training and professional development opportunities for the maintenance and engineering team members.
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements to drive innovation.
- Coordinate and support the development of the site’s Sustainability Improvement Plan ensuring alignment with the Eco Targets.
- Developing, ensuring implementation, and reviewing process of sustainability programs.
- Advise new team members and employees on environmental practices and policies relating to sustainability.
- Reporting actions and providing regular feedback to Corporate and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Offer advice and possibly assistance during breakdowns to shift personnel during and out of normal hours of work.
- Share gained knowledge and experiences with other relevant employee’s to achieve a shared knowledge base.
- Work with Supervisors and reports to achieve Key Performance Indicators set for the Engineering Department.
- Develop and maintain a sound working partnership with engineering partners.
- Ensure downtime is measured, analysed and prioritised to ensure plans are in place and executed to address downtime. This will involve co-ordination with all operational functions.
- Mechanical / Electrical Degree essential Management Post Graduate Qualifications desirable; Trade background desirable.
- At least 10 years of proven track record in Engineering Maintenance Management.
- Hold comprehensive knowledge of the glass manufacturing industry and its specialised equipment
- Proven experience managing a complex engineering department in a high volume 24/7 or shift environment.
- Extensive experience in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple divisions and reportees.
- Display a high level of time management skills and excellent communication
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders,
- Commitment to relocating and building a rewarding life in Australia.