Safety – Leadership in the introduction, implementation and management of Company initiatives. Ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures, as well as coordinating development of maintenance department Standard Work Instructions.People/Leadership – Build and continuously develop positive workplace culture based on accountability and Company values. Manage and report on performance to ensure business and department objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner. Work with department managers to understand their needs and provide technical advice where required.Asset Capability – Help develop and maintain processes to assess the capabilities of assets to meet Company needs. Review risk of asset failure, develop and implement mitigation plans. Assist to measure performance of asset reliability and quality. Establish plans for overhaul and asset replacement including budget impact.Failure Discovery and Management – Develop processes to review failure rates and identify causes of failures. Implement tactics to minimize the impact of failure. Ensure preventative maintenance plans are instigated to improve reliabilityMaterials and Services Management – Manage maintenance stock purchasing and accurate inventory. Manage the team’s procurement of non-maintenance projects and site purchases. Effective management of costs. Establish processes to engage contract support where required.Infrastructure Management - Oversee site security, waste disposal and pest control, water, power and gas supply, telephone systems, fire systems, waste water systems, computer networks and cabling and environmental responsibilities. Liaise, negotiate and co-ordinate activities in these areas with external providers.Work Management – Ensure the computer maintenance management system is aligned with maintenance team processes. Ensure work is planned, prioritized, scheduled and undertaken efficiently and effectively. Develop effective vintage maintenance plans.

Key driver of Lean Thinking implementation into maintenance team covering TPM, 5S, SMED (set up time reduction ) and Condition monitoring, RCA and Continuous Improvement.Active involvement in strategic planning for the packaging plant. Manage scope of work development, obtain quotes, supplier and contract management as well as project management for capex

Maintenance of 3 high-speed can manufacturing lines, including daily preventative maintenance. Working a continental shift pattern, I was responsible for shift handover, hourly shift checks, and for ensuring that spoilage was minimized and production was maximized. Trouble shooting. Overhaul of gearboxes, pumps and production plant. Machining, grinding, milling & turning, welding (Tig, Gas & MMA).