The Utility Manager/Engineer for the Packaging Division is responsible for the comprehensive management and maintenance of all core utility systems to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality for production. This role involves developing robust maintenance strategies, driving energy and cost optimization initiatives, and leading a technical team. The manager will ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while leading continuous improvement efforts and managing capital projects related to utility infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Utility Systems Management
Manage and maintain core utility systems (compressed air, electrical distribution, cooling systems, generator) to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality.
Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans; oversee corrective maintenance activities.
Energy and Cost Control
Monitor energy consumption, identify optimization opportunities, and lead energy reduction projects.
Manage budget for utilities, track OPEX, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Maintenance & Reliability
Lead a team of technicians and supervisors; schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and best practices for asset care.
Safety, Compliance, and Environment
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental permits, and company policies.
Champion safe work practices; conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
Technical Leadership
Evaluate and specify equipment upgrades, instrumentation, and control systems.
Liaise with engineering, production, and suppliers on technical issues and projects.
Continuous Improvement
Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives in utility operations.
Implement data-driven monitoring (KPIs, dashboards) to drive performance.
Shutdowns and Projects
Plan and execute major maintenance shutdowns; coordinate with production planning.
Manage capital projects related to utilities (capex requests, contractor management).
Vendor and Stakeholder Management
Manage relationships with equipment vendors, service providers, and contractors.
Prepare specifications, request for quotations, and evaluate bids.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Utility reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR) for key systems
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) impact from utility-related downtime
Energy consumption per unit of production (e.g., kWh/ton)
Maintenance backlog and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules
Safety incident rate and near-miss reporting
Compliance audit scores and environmental emission measurements