Maintenance Manager at AMSCO Advisory Services Zambia Limited

Ensure the maximum efficiency and availability of production equipment, utilities and related facilities at optimal cost and under satisfactory conditions of quality, safety and protection for the environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise employees in all activities in the maintenance department; includes overseeing staffing and job development activities (hiring, training, employment performance management, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, etc.); develop communicate, and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
• Fully participate and perform all duties within compliance of company safety, and environmental regulations; including company safety program, pre-shift meetings, and wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Plan, prioritize, and direct work based on facility needs, with input from management team.
• Perform regular walk-though of site and equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems to prevent downtime and incidents, monitor equipment to ensure working properly, and ensure repairs are completed timeously by maintenance team to maintain efficient operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repair or replace defective equipment or parts, diagnose mechanical problems and determine action needed to repair, replace, or request assistance as needed.
• Research and interpret industry standards and regulatory information to ensure compliance.
• Ensure appropriate inventory maintained to complete routine tasks.
• Ensure documentation completed timely, accurately, and legibly; including checklists, electronic records, estimates, etc.
• Produce regular reports as directed.

Skills required:

• Understanding of mechanical maintenance, knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to read and understand measurements; and perform basic math
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service both internally and externally.
• Ability to follow direction and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written communications and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to determine and utilize tools appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• At least a relevant Engineering bachelor’s degree.
• At least three (3) years previous experience in capacity of Maintenance Manager or related management position
• Driver’s License
• Knowledge of the following software
  * Plant Maintenance Software,

* Enterprise Resource Planning,

* General Office Programs

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