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Novus Print: Montague Gardens
The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.
Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint a Utility Maintenance Manager with knowledge and experience within a FMCG printing environment, to provide innovative leadership for the technical team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Technical Manager.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage technicians/artisans to implement approved solutions
• Facilitate and coordinate the technical Toolbox meetings
• Mentor Technicians and Artisans and assist with fault finding
• Procure the critical parts and maintain minimum stock levels
• Checking that correct spares and materials are available as and when needed
• Producing an investigation report with proposals and alternative solutions
• Promoting Plant safety regulations according to the Occupational Health Safety Act
• Following up on specific plant non-conformance
• Investigating incidents to establish non-compliance and conduct root cause analysis
• Providing input and assisting with design specifications to improve plant efficiency
• Perform administrative duties
• Risk assessments and contractor management
• Initiating of disciplinary hearings and management of staff absenteeism
• Budget control of repairs and maintenance costs
• Managing computer maintenance system (Shopware)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage technicians/artisans to implement approved solutions
• Facilitate and coordinate the technical Toolbox meetings
• Mentor Technicians and Artisans and assist with fault finding
• Procure the critical parts and maintain minimum stock levels
• Checking that correct spares and materials are available as and when needed
• Producing an investigation report with proposals and alternative solutions
• Promoting Plant safety regulations according to the Occupational Health Safety Act
• Following up on specific plant non-conformance
• Investigating incidents to establish non-compliance and conduct root cause analysis
• Providing input and assisting with design specifications to improve plant efficiency
• Perform administrative duties
• Risk assessments and contractor management
• Initiating of disciplinary hearings and management of staff absenteeism
• Budget control of repairs and maintenance costs
• Managing computer maintenance system (Shopware)

Educational Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Management qualification will be advantageous
• Government Certificate of Competency (advantageous)

Experience Requirements

• At least 10 years in a technical/mechanical engineering environment of which at least 5 years in a senior or supervisory level
• At least 3 years’ experience in the print/flexible packaging industry environment
• Working knowledge of OHS ACT
• Project management experience
• In depth knowledge of mechanical and engineering principles
• Sound knowledge of printing principles and equipment in the print environment

Skills and Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Coordinating and planning
• Project Management
• Strong Technical and analytical aptitude supported by incident investigation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• People Management and excellent communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Stress tolerance