Maintenance Team Leader 48906

Role Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager the Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for the coordination and leadership of the maintenance team currently on shift. They will liaise with the production team leader to achieve manufacturing targets specifically around plant availability and PM completion.

Key Responsibilities

The role entails but is not limited to
To ensure equipment availability is in line with departmental targets for shift
Manage team holidays for Maintenance Technicians on shift in line with company policy and procedure seeking guidance from Line Manager when required
Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to ensure the smooth running of the facility
To engage in Root cause analysis of repeat / major breakdowns and provide reports with suggested improvements
To engineer out previous issues following a continuous improvement mindset and methodology
To facilitate the PM schedules and make recommendations for improvement delegating through their team to ensure KPIs on compliance
To support the internal customers with technical issues Inc. nonbreakdown
Complying with all corporate practice procedures and policies in relation to Occupational Safety and Health administration rules (OSHA) while conducting maintenance processes
Attend training when required and adhere to CCUK and Magna standards
To apply 5S methodology in work area and wider factory
Drive through Departmental and company goals/objectives
Promote and set a positive example in a manner that reflects the Magna Employees Charter Corporate Constitution and Divisions Mission Vision Objectives Goals and Values
Experience of Disciplinaries and Investigations
Experience in PDRs PIPs and Absence management
To coach mentor and undertake annual appraisals of team members
To support management with adhoc projects as and when required
Planning and organising work shifts for the timely completion of all maintenance activities
Leading a team and delegating work functions to them
Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant and adhere to all Health and Safety environmental requirements
Organising job training activities for all team

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Essential

Previous experience in a Maintenance function
Time served apprentice in Mechanical or electrical Engineering
Willingness to multi skill
Ability to delegate to skilled workers
Report writing skills
Experience in fault finding from hydraulic & pneumatic schematics
Good Microsoft package especially: word excel)
To be able to communicate technical issues and conduct start of shift briefs
5s experience

Desirable

Qualification in both electrical & mechanical discipline
Educated to HNC/HND in related discipline
Experience within the Castings sector
Health and Safety accreditation
Experience of Tier 1 Automotive supply
Previous experience leading a technical team

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

Good problem solving skills
Team player and promotes a team approach to problem solving
Confidence to challenge the status quo
Target driven Understand KPI and motivate team to achieve
Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Good communicator both written and verbal
Ability to work under pressure
Organised and able to multitask
Proactive in approach with a can do attitude
Valid Driving Licence
Eligibility to work in the UK

Working Environment

Plant conditions necessitate exposure to heat cold dust hot objects and loud noises within our manufacturing environment. Full Health and Safety training and PPE provided for all conditions.

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