Facilities Operations & Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Position Summary:Managing the staff, resources and the operations of the Facilities Maintenance Department which include:

• Programs for planning and scheduling of all operations and maintenance activities including corrective work orders, preventive maintenance work orders.
• Will provide engineering expertise to support the repair and improve the reliability of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Will initiate an equipment spare parts program and support department SOP activities including training.
• Manage facilities and equipment projects

• Manage the daily operation and preventive maintenance program
• Plan, execute and coordinate with Purchasing to secure outsourced services. Buy-off all re-layouts and new layouts with updated ACAD as built drawings.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of any Facilities or production expansion projects, set-ups, or re-layout and related activities.
• Draft SOPs and identify tasks as required
• Establish an equipment/system reliability program utilizing data acquired from BM including spare parts availability
• Select and manage facilities support vendors and contractors
• Propose and implement cost reduction activities in the areas assigned.
• Work closely with EHS department and provide services to close out any outstanding audit non conformities as well as in the implementation of new EHS policies at site.
• Ensure Companys internal & external building layouts plans are maintained up to date, documented and readily available in both hard & soft copies for reference, inspection and audit.
• Take ownership and establish utility matrix for the site for all facilities related equipment and keep them current at all times.
• Take leadership role in the Risk Audit exercise, close out all issues raised to target for reduced premiums or increased coverage.
• Carry out any other tasks befitting the position, assigned on an ad hoc basis.
• Complies with environment, security, health and safety requirements.
• Ensure that department personnel training is current
• Support all Quality Assurance programs including Change Control and Observation Reports
• Support drafting and maintaining department SOPs
• Manage outside vendors activities in maintaining buildings and grounds

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience in established organization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 7+ years experience working in regulated environment
• A working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• A working knowledge of facilities equipment (chiller,CDA, RODI, IETS, vacuum etc)
• 3-5 years experience in a leadership role managing people, programs and/or budgets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to multitask and exercise good judgment
• The ability to work in a fast pace environment and maintain a high level of customer service
• Detailed oriented with good follow-up skills
• Proficient in computer usage with standard business software
• Planning and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• HT / LT Chargeman competency is an added advantage.

Keyskills :
Leadership Purchasing mechanical Electrical manufacturing

About Company

Alshaya Group is a family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers