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Head of Maintenance and Facilities
Deeside Area
£65,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance
Our client are a market leading manufacturing company that provide plastic products into a range of industries. Due to continued growth and securing an additional manufacturing site they are looking to add a head of maintenance and facilities to their growing team.
Responsibilities - Head of Maintenance and Facilities
- Lead, motivate and develop two separate maintenance teams & one facilities management team across different sites, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement
- Align team goals with overall business objectives, ensuring consistent performance and standards across both locations
- Implement best practices in team communication, cross-site collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Lead existing internal performance management process to assist in the development of all maintenance and facilities team members
- Harmonise maintenance processes, schedules, and resource allocation across both sites to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Implement standardised procedures and best practices, ensuring consistency while adapting to site-specific needs
- Use digital twinning techniques to examine and compare the merits of different manufacturing layouts and combinations
- Analyse £650,000 of annual maintenance spend across both sites, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and quarterly cost reduction plans
- Develop and present compelling business cases for capital investments, focusing on ROI and long-term operational benefits
Experience – Head of Maintenance and Facilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) is preferred but experience can count for just as much
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing maintenance with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of implementing world-class maintenance practices in multi-site environments
- Strong background in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies and DMAIC processes
- Expert knowledge of CMMS and Industry 4.0 implementation and optimisation
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams across multiple locations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Financial fluency with experience in budget management and capital expenditure planning
Benefits – Head of Maintenance and Facilities
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Car Allowance
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Workwear provided
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
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