Malta Dairy Products Ltd

Koperattiva Produtturi tal-Ħalib Group Ltd. (KPH), which is the Dairy Farmers’ Cooperative, was established in June 1958 in order to bring together all the dairy producers in Malta and Gozo to further promote their interests and increase their competitive advantage. Over the years KPH has been a leader in several agricultural activities, which include grain and feed importation, feed manufacturing, farm supplies, and support services, milk processing, and the production and distribution of the well-known Benna fresh milk products. Considerable investments throughout the years enabled the Cooperative to evolve. Members started expanding their activities penetrating and sustaining vital sectors within the local dairy and agricultural industry.

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Engineering and Maintenance Manager

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager shall manage the Maintenance and Engineering department (E&M) and ensure that all relevant practices are in accordance with the business requirements. The Manager’s main responsibility is to efficiently utilize the assigned resources to ensure that all machinery, equipment, and plant services are properly deployed and maintained in accordance with GMP, legislations, quality and productivity standards.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop the M&E department in accordance with business requirements.
Oversee recruitment, coach, train and motivate staff.
Monitor and conduct periodic employee performance reviews.
Develop and implement maintenance procedures, preventive schedules, and plans.
Provide timely direction on maintenance issues to minimize downtimes.
Ensure machinery and equipment is properly maintained in accordance with GMP & legislations.
Coordinate with department Managers to ensure business goals are reached.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure assigned staff are properly trained.
Resolve internal & external stakeholder conflicts.
Be hands-on in maintenance and engineering aspects as required to fulfil business needs.
Oversee the collection of relevant data pertaining to M&E (intervention logs, E&M activity, etc.)
Ensure health, safety and environment regulations and complied with.
Liaise and manage external stakeholders (suppliers, contractors, insurers, etc) on E&M matters.
Lead new machinery projects from drawing up specification to commissioning.
Setup KPIs for areas of responsibility in alignment with company goals.
Create annual maintenance budget proposal and manage its implementation once approved.
Research, identify and propose business improvement opportunities.
Prepare reports and presentations relevant to areas of responsibility.
Support and implement other specific projects assigned.