As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B.
Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day.
Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPHWe, at H.B.
Fuller embrace a shared set of beliefs and competencies that direct the way we operate and express our fundamental principles about how we will achieve success.
We strive to hire talent that demonstrates our beliefs and our competencies.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for all maintenance activities in the Preston facilities.
The suitable candidate will have a proven background in Chemical/Adhesives industry, or have a strong industry understanding of blending and batch processing.
You will have successfully implemented Engineering process improvements, developed preventative/predictive maintenance strategies alongside breakdown repairs, lean manufacturing, process improvement and health and safety all to the highest of standards.
You are a strong project manager and ideally have a degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with PLC knowledge.PRIMARY DUTIESResponsibility and accountable for maintenance schedules, adhering to preventative maintenance schedules (PPM) to achieve asset reliability, identify deficiencies and take steps to improve.Responsibility for facility infrastructure i.e.
building management, site security systems and fire protection/prevention systems.Ensure safety (e.g.
Contractors Management, LOTO, Hot work, Permit to Work, H B Fuller requirements & legal requirements) and quality procedures are followed consistently in the maintenance areaComplete (with EHS Support) risk assessments for maintenance activities Support the Plant manager in achieving the engineering goals and objectivesMonitor repair and maintenance spend to ensure that the operational budget is achievedResponsible for spare parts inventory and availabilityOperate, Improve and control CMMS systemIntroduce and sustain maintenance KPIs and communicate via visual management/dashboard at a plant level and monthly to plant managerLead, supervise and coordinate the maintenance team to monitor, maintain and improve all technical processes on siteAct as responsible supervisor for electrical equipment on site and improve electrical systems to meet regulations and guidelines and set standardsWork closely with the Process/Chemical engineer to investigate manufacturing problems and address issues including solutions to production and plant managerComplete actions within our action trackers related to unplanned requests, incident corrective action and management of change requirementsImprove manufacturing processes and advance technical systemsCollaboratively coordinate maintenance activities with other departments, including 3rd Party Contractors.Hire, train, and mentor maintenance personnel as requiredComplete personal performance reviews and solve internal issuesSupport integrated management system requirements (ISO9001, 14001)Plan, support and execute capital investment projectsEMPLOYEES SUPERVISEDTechnical personnel of the maintenance department – 3 Direct reportsBUDGETARY/FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITYR&M Budget controlMinimum Requirements Bachelor professional (electrical or mechanical) and a minimum of 5 years work experience in chemical processing industryPLUS5 years hands on work experience in the maintenance fieldExpertise knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems of a solvent-based plant i.e.
ATEX/DSEAR requirements Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize electrical, mechanical and control systems in a manufacturing environmentProven record of high standards in H&S to ensure a safe working culture.Very good spoken & written EnglishExperienced in people managementSolid computer skills, MS Office and MS Project, Control systemsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS3 years work experience in the specialty of high volume manufacturing equipmentExperience leading a maintenance teamKnowledge of adhesives manufacturing equipmentTraining in EHS Standards such as IOSH/NEBOSHExpertise English skills, spoken & writtenSolid computer skills, MS Office and MS ProjectAbility to read/work with CAD softwareAbility to read and understand P&ID drawings