Maintenance Manager (Brewing)
- Malta Island
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist the Brewing Operations Manager and Brewers in developing, designing, and integrating new brewing technologies and process improvements.
- Lead and manage a Maintenance Team, including technicians, fitters, and apprentices.
- Coach and develop technical staff, managing their performance against set objectives. Ensure proper rostering and staff management through the HR Information System.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on product and process quality, as well as cost reduction.
- Oversee and implement the preventive maintenance program for Brewing, Beer Processing, and Water Treatment. Assign and schedule tasks accordingly.
- Manage scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery, liaising with service providers and suppliers for necessary spare parts.
- Maintain accurate spare parts inventory in the company’s ERP system, ensuring the availability of critical components.
- Organize immediate troubleshooting and repairs in case of breakdowns, following lean principles to minimize downtime.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Hygiene, Quality, and Food Safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Brewers to align maintenance schedules with production planning.
- Regularly monitor process data, production performance, and utility consumption trends to identify areas for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Conduct and manage risk assessments, implementing necessary safety measures to protect employees.
- Be available outside normal working hours to provide guidance and support in case of critical equipment failures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in a technical environment.
- Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, including manufacturing process automation.
- Experience in project management.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and schedule work efficiently.
- Proven leadership skills, capable of providing technical guidance to team members and external contractors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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