Job purpose
Responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment. Managing the team to ensure machines run efficiently, issues are resolved promptly, and production processes meet quality standards. Ensures smooth production operations and coordinates efforts to maintain equipment reliability and performance.
Key accountability areas
Equipment operation:
Oversee the operation and monitoring of production equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production.
Ensure machines are properly set up and running to meet production needs and optimal performance.
Supervise the setup and calibration of machinery for production runs.
Maintenance & troubleshooting:
Supervise troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical, electrical, and system issues to maintain production flow.
Coordinate responses to equipment failures and work with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
Process monitoring & optimization:
Monitor production processes to ensure they meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
Ensure timely adjustments are made to equipment or processes to improve performance and reduce waste.
Review production data and oversee corrective actions for equipment and process improvements.
Role accountability
HR proficiency:
Train subordinates and form a team to work effectively.
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
Delegate subordinates in each respective assignment.
Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation of subordinates.
Delivery:
Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-solving:
Resolve any related problems that arise and escalate complex operational issues as needed.
Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products, processes, or related activities.
Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures, seeking automation opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Safety:
Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.
Academic qualification
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Work experience
6 to 10 years
Technical / functional competencies
Safety