Maintenance and Repair Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 7 years of experience in maintenance, including at least 3 years in a managerial position, preferably within the automotive industry
• Proven experience in maintenance engineering, including equipment reliability improvement, preventive and predictive maintenance planning, and optimization of maintenance processes
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949)
• Good knowledge of relevant management systems and standards, including ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 27001 Information Security, and OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety
• Solid understanding of production processes and terminology
• Experience with IFS or similar ERP/maintenance management systems
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and structured root cause analysis capabilities
• Results-oriented with strong leadership and team management abilities
• Good command of English, both written and spoken

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimize equipment failures through preventive maintenance and prompt troubleshooting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor periodic maintenance procedures and technical inspections.
• Coordinate maintenance personnel, machinery requirements, spare parts, and materials procurement.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of production machinery, auxiliary systems, and emergency equipment.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health & safety, labor, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Track and optimize energy consumption, maintenance costs, and downtime.
• Manage departmental and investment budgets, and report performance results.
• Prepare monthly reports on maintenance activities, costs, and performance for management.
• Monitor and follow up on annual planned maintenance programs, including auxiliary systems (compressors, transformers, forklifts, pumps, facilities, and environmental systems).
• Plan, execute, and report on new factory and plant investments.
• Coordinate external vendors and contractors when needed.
• Implement and maintain quality, environmental, and information security standards within the maintenance department.
• Perform additional tasks and special projects assigned by management

Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Implement and enforce HSE measures and ensure team compliance
• Set department HSE targets aligned with factory objectives and follow up on actions
• Monitor environmental impact of processes, maintain records, and ensure preventive maintenance
• Ensure contractors and vendors comply with factory HSE policies
• Support HSE evaluations and report improvement opportunities to management

Energy Management System (EMS)

• Promote energy efficiency and monitor energy consumption within the facility
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve energy performance, reporting to management
• Coordinate energy requirements with relevant departments and support EMS initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal/external energy audits and legal requirements
• Maintain procedures, controls, and regular updates for energy-related information

Information Security Management System (ISMS)

• Support implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISO 27001)
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 standards, internal policies, and security objectives