Senior Shift leader

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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 And 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.

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