Job Description

ROLE OUTLINE
JOB TITLE JOB NO. JOB GRADE

Senior Team Manager E7

LOCATION DIVISION FUNCTION

Central Processing Plant 3 Manufacturing Central Utility Engineering

LINE MANAGER’S TITLE FUNCTIONAL MANAGER’S TITLE
Engineering Manager
IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES DATE OF EFFECT REVISION NO.

Team Manager, Maintenance Technician JULY 2019 07.19.001

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB (Why this role exists & what is the overall aim of this role)

To assist in the management and coordination of the maintenance utility team in delivering the
required service to the relevant departments. Ensure that all utility machinery / equipment meet the
management performance requirements. Ensure that all operations and maintenance activities
meet the defined engineering, safety and quality standards.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR) SUCCESS INDICATORS

1. Assist in the planning and execution of the
planned preventative and predictive
maintenance of all Utility Plant machinery /
equipment to meet the demands of the Central
Processing Plan and other end users.
1. 99.5% availability of utility supply to all Central
Processing Plan and other end users excluding
approved maintenance period.

2. Assist in the planning and execution of Projects
to meet the agreed specification and time scale.
2. To liaise and communicate with the Project
team on issues connected with production
function. All new production equipment to be
reviewed and meetings attended where
required.

3. Assisting in the development and action of a 3. Achieve a minimum audit target. Achieve and
plan to affect a safety conscious culture within maintain an accident reduction as specified by
the Utility Engineering department. RPD.

4. Assist in the financial control of the Central
Utility Engineering Budget.
4. Assist in the preparation of the Central Utility
Engineering Repair and Maintenance budget.
Assist in the control of manpower overtime to
acceptable levels defined by budgeted
projections.

5. Ensure Compliance to Quality Procedures and 5. Positive contribution to achieve Site Quality
meet pre set quality targets for Central Utility target as agreed with Technical and Quality
Engineering Department and site. Managers.

6. Ensure the identification and achievement of 6. 100% completion of Individual Training Plan
maintenance technician training and (ITP).
development to ensure required skills inventory
is in place.

ACTIVITIES

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 1. Agree tasks and targets with Engineering Manager and make plans with Team Managers and
Maintenance Technician for achievement.
2. Motivate, facilitate, support and direct team to achieve tasks to defined and measurable performance
parameters.
3. Report and review performance with Team Members and relevant Managers evaluating results and
outlining improvements.
4. Coordinate and liaise with other teams and management to ensure all relevant information is
communicated efficiently and effectively.
5. Identify, plan and implement requisite training in order to ensure continued development of all team
members ensuring that an adequately maintained skills inventory is in place.
6. Develop the understanding of team concept and empowerment within the teams continuously
improving focus on tasks and results.
7. Develop flexibility within the team while ensuring that all disciplines are carried out competently and
efficiently.
8. Allocate tasks to team members according to current priorities and their talent and skill.
9. Conduct meetings / briefings and reviews with team members developing trust and loyalty within the
team.
10. Ensure full implementation of defined and laid down safety systems and safe practices of work
continually upgrading safety awareness and practices within the team.
11. Ensure GMP is maintained and increased within the team and that all operations are conducted within
the specified quality standards and parameters.
12. Ensure all PM schedules and inspections are executed, documented and filed.
13. Critique and develop PM schedule in line with customised requirements of the Plant.
14. Evaluate system performance and recommend equipment replacement / upgrade and capacity
improvements as part of ongoing continuous improvement policy.
15. Assist in maintenance duties and technical hands-on training.
16. Report Technical Data and Plant status to relevant manager.
17. Ensure corrective actions on all non-conformance / process deviations are effected immediately.
18. Plan with production the facility to execute routine planned maintenance.
19. Ensure that all operational maintenance is carried out and documented as specified.
20. Liaise with supply team to ensure all raw materials are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
21. Provide reports on team product testing.
22. Plan Team rest days and holiday relief ensuring adequate cover at all times.
23. Ensure that budgetary controls are followed.
24. Assist in the preparation of budgets.
25. Focus on Resource Management and cost awareness.
26. Drive team for continuous improvement to become more cost efficient.
27. Liaise with internal customer – Production, Safety and Quality Team Leaders
28. Ensure that all duties are conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures as specified in
the manufacturer’s recommendations and / or Almarai Quality System.
29. Ensure that all members follow specified stores procedures.
30. Ensure that all team members have the required resources to carry out tasks safely and
efficiently.

JOB FEATURES
JOB DIMENSION (Quantifiable job features – E.g. Volumes handled, Revenue and budget size (labour and overhead), No. of subordinates,
No. of Suppliers, No. of Customers served, Variety of functional areas handled)
To ensure operational availability of machinery so as to achieve daily planned targets.
Initiate and implement minor projects for continuous improvement
Subordinates – Team Mangers, Maintenance Technicians – Electrical and Mechanical

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 JOB CONTEXT (Circumstances characterizing the job: Working hours, location, stress, physical working conditions, resources available)
Hours worked as set by the Business needs and on an average 48 Hours per week. Work is always time
based, machinery breakdown/release for pm/project time scale. Etc.
Almarai offers a good working environment
Most resources at hand to ensure the roles and responsibilities are fulfilled.
Mental stress may be present at times, when demand and workloads are high.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNAL (Superiors, Peers, Subordinates, other business units) EXTERNAL (Suppliers, Customers, Service Providers etc.)
Div. Engineering Managers.
Quality Manager
Training Manager
Logistics/Planning Manager
HR Manager
Projects Manager
Production Manager
Business Risk Manager
Senior Engineering Managers

JOB SPECIFICATION

ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

ESSENTIAL
 Minimum Three year full-time Diploma in
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering in a
recognised University or Institute and minimum
three years’ experience in industry (ideally
manufacturing) in a similar position.
 Good written and spoken English.
 Computer literate.
DESIRABLE
 5 Years Degree course in Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering from a recognised
University or Institute and five years’
experience in Dairy/Food/Beverages industry
in a similar position.
 Experience of working with automated process
equipment and instrumentation, computer
literacy and SAP knowledge highly desirable.
 Additional qualifications in Mechanical or
Electrical Engineering

NON ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION (Criteria based on age, nationality, gender, language etc.)
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Fluent in Written and Spoken English Spoken Arabic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
 5 Years’ experience in a similar role in a large  Experience in the Food/Beverage industry.
process industry.
 Good knowledge of operation and maintenance
of utility equipment for Steam, Refrigeration,
Air, Water, Electrical Distribution and etc.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude - Technical, Operational, Managerial, Human & Cultural Requirements)
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering

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 HVAC – Refrigeration
MV-LV power distribution system
Diesel power generation system
Interpret Engineering Drawings
Equipment type and selection
Pneumatic Control
Dairy Engineering
Quality Systems
SAP System knowhow
Approachable
Confident
Assertive
Positive

GENERAL COMMENTS (Use this section to clarify any Organizational relationships, Special circumstances or Idiosyncrasies that don’t seem
to fit elsewhere but which add clarity to understand the position responsibilities, impact, influence etc.)

Rows may be extended as required.

DISCLAIMER
“This job description does not typically include every duty or responsibility of the job holder. Therefore, the job holder may require to perform other related
duties as assigned.”

AUTHORIZATION
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Line Manager’s Name Signature & Date

Line Manager’s Position

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