Support site/production/maintenance departments in optimising their efficiency by ensuring critical equipment and people's performance, reliability, and safety. The primary purpose of the Mechanical Supervisor is to safely execute planned and corrective maintenance and site equipment to maintain safe operations, reliability and reduce downtime.
You will be required to diagnose Mechanical faults / downtime on a range of equipment associated with production and site services, carry out improvements and project work (working with the Project engineer), and act as a strong business partner for the local management team, with a focus on leadership and quality operations.
There is a reporting link between the department and management teams, so consent communication is followed throughout the site via MX system and shift report updates. 
Develop a positive relationship with the production Team and staff in production.
    
Job Responsibilities 
    
Demonstrate an outstanding commitment to safety and quality leadership and be a role model for those you are assigned to work with to represent the highest standard of working practices and professionalism. Responsible for supervision of all mechanical team – shift techs, Day shift Tech, Apprentices and contractors
 
Ensure that all work is carried out in line with contract requirements and guidelines, including compliance with relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice.
All work is completed to the highest standard and in compliance with current regulations and standards.
Complete site H&S checks to ensure that all paperwork is being filed in compliance with company procedures
Lead the maintenance teams in the execution of preventative maintenance 100% (unless agreed by management) completion rate) corrective maintenance and periodic inspections on all machines and equipment, accessories (including annual maintenance shuts), and other equipment as may be agreed upon by the team. (KIP)
Four-day plan for mech team in advance. (reviewed daily) (KIP)
Planned Shut /Boil Outs and Dump wash must be planned for all outstanding maintenance work- Documented
 
Ensure all team members have the necessary training, resources and support to complete their tasks effectively. Records to be kept.
Monitor the team's performance and identify any issues or areas for improvement, including working with MX and closing out Work Orders. (KIP)
Ensure that all relevant documentation and paperwork is completed accurately and on time. MX is up to date.
Follow up on inspection/PM procedures completion to replan outstanding work orders.
Ensure all risk assessments & method statements are relevant and being adhered to
The team's management, development, and motivation of direct reports, including assessing and monitoring job performance and, where necessary, facilitating the company's disciplinary and grievance procedures / Holiday Tracker and overtime/lateness/sickness in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
Attend weekly site progress meetings and establish and maintain effective communication with client site representatives to ensure job progress and technical updates are provided throughout each assigned work order/project.
Data collection end of monthly top 5 downtime reason on-site (mech) (Kip)
Monitor contractor’s performance and drive improvement
Manage day-to-day duties on-site
 
Health & Safety
    
You will always comply with and support the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.  In carrying out this role, you will do everything possible to ensure safe working practices are adopted by taking reasonable care in how you carry out your duties, cooperating with the Company in meeting its responsibilities under relevant legislation and not interfering with or misusing any service or facility provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare.
 
Customer Interface
    
All roles in the Company contribute to a successful and profitable relationship with our customers.  You must have a thorough understanding of how your role contributes to the service our customers receive and, as a result, will appreciate the importance of adopting a professional approach at all times in carrying out your duties.
 
Working With Others
    
You will work cooperatively with others and support all colleagues to achieve quality service through effective teamwork. You will communicate openly with others in the organisation, exchanging data as required.
     
Continuous Improvement
    
Review processes and suggest improvement opportunities. Assist with the department's ongoing continuous improvement strategy.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
    
Essential/Required
    
Ø  Minimum of 5 years of experience in the paper industry or similar process industry 
Ø  Minimum academic qualification: HNC or HND in engineering
Ø  Relevant mechanical trade qualification
Ø  Extensive knowledge & experience of mechanical and components and maintenance/repair/troubleshooting experience relative to position.
Ø  Be capable of finding solutions and being resourceful in challenging situations.
Ø  Capable leader with the ability to motivate teams with a view to providing successful, on-time delivery and excellent service with a focus on safety and quality.
Ø  Excellent communication & IT skills to enable effective liaison with clients, vendors and other staff members, including detailed daily/project report writing.
Ø  Understand and be able to comply with all HSEQ processes.
Ø  Ability to undertake comprehensive pre/post job briefs/toolbox talks.
 
Desirable 
Ø  Paper Mill experience
Ø  Management Experience
Ø  SAP / Maintain X
 
 Day shift hours - 7.30 - 4 Mon - Friday (slight early finish on Friday)