Taura - Maintenance Team Lead

Health and Safety

• Role model safety values and sets clear expectations of safety performance for direct reports and their teams

• Engages all team members in health, safety & well-being creating an inclusive, action-oriented culture
• Supports the selection, development & release for meetings of direct reports for H&S Representation

• Ensures all activities are carried out safely by staff and meet the requirements of the Work Safe Act and are in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policies
• Ensure that all personnel (including Taura and/or Contractors) carry out all activities to company standards and take appropriate action to eliminate, isolate or minimize any safety hazards

• All accidents and /or near misses by self or others are quickly and accurately reported and investigated and corrective action implemented
• Ensures that he/she is always aware and committed to his/her safety and the safety of colleagues, contractors and visitors

Sustainability

• Displays a strong personal and professional commitment to sustainability and the willingness to actively contribute to the Company's sustainability policy for positive social, economic and environmental outcomes with a positive, professional attitude at all times

Staff Management

• Oversees all Maintenance activities to ensure the smooth and efficient running of Company operations
• Effective management of staff absenteeism, sick leave, annual leave, recruitment and selection of engineering personnel
• Effective rostering and scheduling of work flow
• Ensure all staff have a proactive approach to staff training and transfer of skills and knowledge so that staff become better educated, skilled and trained
• Provide advice and direction to staff based on sound judgment and research should questions or expertise be sought
• Provide feedback and observations regarding individual staff performance and capabilities to the Operations Manager

Technical Advice

• Provisions of technical advice to Shift Managers/Supervisors, Engineers, PCI, Operations, Plant Services and the Process Development Leaders

Preventative Maintenance

• Develop, implement and maintain a formalized documented cost-effective planned maintenance system which ensures routine maintenance of critical plant items helping to prevent breakdowns
• Effectively Collaborate with the H&B Maintenance team, Operations Team Leaders/Shift leads, Engineers, Plant Services and the Process Development Managers regarding maintenance activities
• Co-ordination with external maintenance service providers to ensure all equipment is serviced at appropriate intervals in accordance with Company procedures and legislative requirements

Budget Management

• Preparation of engineering budget ensuring all activities and spend remains relevant within budget
• Actively aim to ensure all engineering activities and repairs are kept within the budget

Process Improvement

• Seeks out and contributes to process/system improvement ideas by challenging the status quo in all aspects of the business e.g Health & Safety, Environmental, Production and System Efficiency
• Effectively establish process improvement priorities in conjunction with Plant Operations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improvement of business performance to result in best practice and reduced costs
• Proactive identification of any risks to business continuity or profitability and timely, effective mitigation of those risks
• Develop, implement and maintain formalized, documented procedures for core Engineering activities
• Actively drive continuous improvement of all activities to ensure best practice and ongoing improvement in business capability and performance
• Management of, implementation of and active participation in project work as required and directed

Production Assistance

• Contribution to improvement of production performance in any way required by the Plant Manager

• Attend the toolbox, production, Operations meeting and any other meetings as required

Communication

• Effective communication with Taura personnel regarding engineering activities
• Ensure engineers clearly communicate with Taura personnel regarding engineering activities

Projects

• Management of, implementation of and participation in engineering project works as required

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide positive leadership and create a working environment that inspires, aligns, recognizes and sustains high performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports and the broader team, enabling and empowering all employees.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to achieving targets and objectives.
• Plan and manage staff development ensuring they have the skills and capability to support achievement of business goals and objectives, succession and the retention of key talent.
• Conduct regular, formal personal performance reviews with Direct Reports & provide feedback and observations to support development.

Professional Development

• Willing to undertake any training that is required to meet the requirements and scope of the position or to further career opportunities

• Develop & maintain effective working relationships with key functional leaders, fostering a collaborative working culture that makes decisions with a view to the total value stream performance

Social Responsibility

• Displays a strong personal and professional commitment to sustainability and the willingness to actively contribute to the Company's sustainability policy for positive social, economic and environmental outcomes with a positive, professional attitude to all team members, clients and peers
• Ensure all business is conducted in an ethical manner and consistent with the values of the company and the Business Practices Policy.

General

• Compliance with all Company policies and procedures, and legislative requirements
• Owner of all Maintenance SOP's.
• Any other reasonable duties as and when required by the employer
• The job description outlined while specific is not exhaustive
• Carry cell phone 24/7 for site support.
• In depth plant knowledge and understanding of process flow throughout the facility.

ROLE / PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Experience / Skills:

• Appropriate qualification e.g. mechanical, electrical
• Staff Management
• Maintenance Systems, including SAP, PLC, Factory Talk
• Previous experience/exposure in a food environment
• Successfully worked in an effective team
• Conversant and proficient in the use of computers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum 6 years' experience in an industrial plant environment.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with SAP in MRO/stock parts, permit issues, TECO, PM plans.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.

Personal Attributes:

• High Personal integrity
• Flexibility / adaptability
• Honesty
• Self-motivation and can motivate others
• Action oriented
• Strategically agile
• Communicates with clarity
• Interest in Innovation and challenging the status quo
• Lateral and creative thinking
• Sense of humor

Relationships and Expectations:

• Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
• Approach the role with an openness and willingness to learn, grow and improve to gain colleagues respect
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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