Senior Shift leader

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Job Description

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Lead the team development and coach other shift leaders.

• Participate in customer meetings.

• Lead the critical technical interventions and define root causes in a professional approach.

• Identify obstacles that relate to the department and propose solutions.

• Define risks and perform the required assessment.

• Improve the maintenance routes to be aligned with the operational requirements.

• Supervises the shift employees by overseeing their work, assessing their performance, enforcing policies and corrective measures, being the point of contact for questions, complaints, and concerns, and leading by example.

• Manages and executes the planned maintenance activities, leads, and sets the direction of the maintenance team.

• Ensures that employees comply with the company rules, standards, and key values at VI (acts as a role model)

• Develops employees so that they can cope with the demands of their current and possible future positions Vanderlande Industries

• Assesses employees’ performance and behavior.

• Sets priorities, distributes work and monitors progress and work quality.

• Ensures timely and complete all the assigned tasks in the department based on the schedule and priorities issued by the maintenance manager/ and the planning team.

• Ensure proper levels of supplies (spare parts, tools, and office supplies), and report the consumption to the maintenance manager on a daily/weekly basis.

• Initiate process improvement plan to deliver outstanding services and improve the system performance.

• Acts independently in several technical tasks.

• Identifies issues and solves problems that disturb the daily operation.

• Train and coach new employees and less experienced employees.

• Assist and manage other areas as needed, required, or requested.

Required Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of prior experience as maintenance supervisor/ maintenance engineer in BHS or MHS with Siemens Simatic S7.

• Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/ Control & Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Manufacturing engineering.

• CMMS.

• MS office.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Leadership and communication skills.

• Technical Report Writing.

• IBM DOS- Maximo.

• Team Management.

• Time Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA General Industries.

• Operations Management.

• Strategic Management.

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow/ Green Belt.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):

• Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Must be able to always communicate with others in a professional manner

• Must be able to follow and understand instructions

• Ability to work Safe and knowledge of OSHA regulations and practices

• Ability to lead in a team environment and be a team player

• Ability to train employees to read, understand, and follow electrical/ mechanical / blueprints.

• Detail-oriented and stress-resistant.

• Must have a strong willingness to learn.

• Must be able to lead and make decisions with little supervision.

• Must monitor and maintain quality.

• Must be able to identify process improvement.

• Organizational and time management skills.

• Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative, who would like to grow and develop within the organization.

• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs.

• Working knowledge of computers and equipment.

• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement.

• Confidence and professionalism in representing the company.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Working Hours are 48 Hrs./week as stated in Saudi Labor Law. Shift schedule will be assigned by the department Manager, which should not exceed 12 Hrs./ per shift.

• Overtime will be applied for any additional hours exceeding the 48 Hrs./week.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Noise levels of 85 decibels can be reached at certain times, so safety measures shall be applied.

• Knowledge and utilization of PPE (i.e., safety glasses, gloves, etc.) are required

• Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts. Operate and maintain equipment and measurement instruments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.