The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading a team of technicians across a manufacturing site. This role ensures the effective execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, equipment installations, and commissioning activities while maintaining compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Operations Manager in developing and integrating technologies and process improvements.
- Lead and manage a team of technicians, fitters, and apprentices, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Oversee workforce scheduling and resource allocation using the HR Information System.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement focused on product quality, process efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for Brewing, Beer Processing, and Water Treatment facilities.
- Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, ensuring timely repairs and efficient spare parts management in the ERP system.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns, applying lean maintenance principles to minimize downtime.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety, hygiene, quality, and food safety regulations.
- Monitor process data, production performance, and utility consumption to identify opportunities for preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Conduct and manage risk assessments, implementing necessary safety measures to protect employees.
- Provide support outside regular working hours for critical equipment failures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in a technical or maintenance environment.
- Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical maintenance, including manufacturing process automation.
- Experience in project management.
- Excellent organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to efficiently plan and prioritize tasks.
- Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to provide technical guidance to team members and external contractors.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Job Reference: AX830
Engineering Jobs in Malta involve the production, preparation, alteration and repair of structures. Jobs in engineering include civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental, general, maintenance engineering, mechanic, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, quality assurance, quality control, R&D, structural engineering, technical, technician and telecoms roles.
