FRS Recruitment is now inviting applications for the role of Maintenance Manager for a leading Agri International client and based in Argentina. This role will be based on a large scale arable farm located outside Buenos Aires.
, this is a full-time permanent role offering attractive benefits and remuneration for the successful candidate.
The role
* Responsible for the efficient and responsible management of all farming and dehydration plant equipment
* Manage the day-to-day Maintenance requirements
* Manage the employees placed in your departmental control
* Train and mentor staff under your management to develop their skills set and contribution to the business
* Maximizing value to company for all maintenance carried out, prices agreed and minimizing the wastage of resources placed in individual's control
* Assist the Plant Manager to ensure all equipment is maintained to the highest industry standards to minimize down time and maximize the efficiency of the business
* Responsible for job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labor allocation for day-to-day operations
* Co-ordinate resources, (operational and human) schedules and activities
* Ensure supplies are ordered for each job
* Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the farm manager
* Regularly report on manpower overruns or shortfalls
* Act as a technical adviser on key projects and other areas of the business as requested
* Maintain all machinery and equipment to ensure it's operating to the required standards.
* Create and implement maintenance plan and procedures.
* Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems.
* Develop and execute an effective preventive maintenance plan
* Ensure schedule is balanced for production targets compliance.
* Manage the stores facility for the company, ensuring spare parts inventories and consumable stocks are maintained to mitigate against down time to promote the efficiency of operations
* Maintain detailed service records of all equipment and vehicle repairs, as well as parts invoices that were required for the repairs.
* Oversee equipment stock and place orders for new supplies when necessary
* Provide input to annual maintenance budget & track results to ensure actions are taken to achieve budget
* Oversee tasks and consumables used according to the budget and check their proper storage.
* Ensure follow up on inventory record accuracy and data integrity issues.
* Ensure equipment reliability while operating within budget.
* Provide problem resolution and determine what external support will be needed to solve problems that exceed your knowledge and/or infrastructure.
Candidate Profile
* Degree qualified in a related discipline such as Business Management, Agri etc
* 5 years' experience in a similar role
* Strong managerial background
* Interest or background in Agri Farming
Remuneration
Lucrative tax-free salary, 97 days annual leave, 6 free return flights to and from Argentina to Ireland. Accommodation provided