Maintenance Shift Leader

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a new automotive Company in the Nitra region. We are hiring for the position of Paint Maintenance Shift Leader.
The maintenance is an integrated function of manufacturing within Paint Operations and is responsible for the upkeep of all paint facilities and related processes that are required to ensure that the production team can produce vehicles that meet and exceed the business' SQDCME requirements. This is achieved by implementing a lean, flexible and disciplined common manufacturing operation that is defined by: A set of principles and processes that employ groups of capable, engaged and empowered people who are learning and working safely together to produce quality products while constantly improving processes and facilities to a level that consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in running an efficient maintenance operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets. Manage maintenance projects.
• Responsible for the safety of individuals on the team and that of those impacted by any maintenance activity. Understand and work in accordance with mandatory requirements of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Perform effective diagnosis of breakdowns and timely repair of equipment to maximise availability. Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance in accordance to minimised unplanned downtime. Record and document all work carried out on all equipment on both paper and electronic systems as is required.
• Analysis of issues to root cause and development of countermeasures, improvement actions and/or suggestions to improve.
• Control and source maintenance tools, equipment and spares.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting.
• Work with the team and other department members to produce effective maintenance strategies, procedures and methods. Liaise with Production and Quality departments to ensure highest level of build quality is achieved after any intervention and throughout the working life of equipment.
• Effectively lead a team of shift maintenance technicians, working with operational leader and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output. Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements.
• Control and organise the team’s daily work schedule to achieve targets set. Delegate tasks to the team to ensure maximum effectiveness. Oversee the team’s performance, attendance and disciplinary issues. Identify areas of development within the team to achieve a flexible and responsive team which can support the demands.
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them.
• Develop a strong relationship with other JLR departments and external suppliers through technical strengths and diligent attitude.
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together. Actively Committed to team development. High levels of motivation and action orientated.