Overview: Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive total preventive maintenance (TPM) program for all equipment and systems, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage and supervise the engineering and maintenance team, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Planned and executed engineering projects related to process automation, improvement, and expansion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and resolve engineering and maintenance issues and to ensure alignment of goals and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements and standards.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to engineering and maintenance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and best practices to improve our operations' efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
• This position will report directly to the Operation Director and work closely with other senior managers and cross-functional teams in Asia and the World-wide Kemin Operation team.

Key Performance Indicators

• Safety: Ensure zero lost-time injury (LTI) and near-miss incidents for the engineering and maintenance team and contractors, complying with all safety policies and procedures.
• Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE): Achieve and maintain an OEE of at least 85% for all critical equipment and processes.
• Operational expenditure (Opex) spending: Manage and optimize the Opex budget for engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business objectives.
• Capital expenditure (CAPEX) and discretionary project return on investment (ROI): Plan and execute CAPEX and discretionary projects that deliver high ROI and value creation for the organization, following the best practices of project management and engineering standards.
• Continuous improvement: Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the reliability, productivity, and quality of the equipment and processes, using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Employee development and engagement: Coach and mentor the engineering and maintenance team members, providing regular feedback and performance appraisals and identifying training and development needs. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team. Support the recruitment and retention of engineering and maintenance talent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, preferably specializing in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• At least five years of relevant experience in engineering and maintenance management, preferably in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in total preventive maintenance (TPM), process automation, and project management.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the engineering and maintenance team and the organization.
• Excellent technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong resilience and agility to cope with the challenges and changes in the fast-growing environment.
• Multiple site maintenance management for Asia Pacific.
• Proficient in Auto CAD, project management, and other relevant software and tools.