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Key Responsibilities:

Programme Deployment

• Develop and execute the Autonomous Maintenance rollout plan across designated production areas
• Establish AM standards, routines, documentation, and visual management systems
• Implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodologies and ensure alignment with site operational excellence objectives
• Define AM maturity stages and drive progression through each implementation phase

Operator Training & Capability Building:

• Deliver classroom and on-the-job training to machine operators and team managers
• Develop training materials, work instructions, One Point Lessons (OPLs), and competency assessments
• Establish operator competency matrices and certification processes

Coach operators in:

• Basic equipment care
• Cleaning and inspection techniques
• Lubrication standards
• Defect identification
• Asset ownership principles
• Root cause problem solving

Equipment Ownership & Standards:

• Create and implement machine centreline conditions and basic care standards
• Develop AM check sheets and inspection routines
• Support creation of tagging systems for abnormality identification and management
• Ensure standards are practical, sustainable, and embedded within daily operations

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify losses and improvement opportunities through operator engagement and shop-floor observation
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to eliminate chronic equipment issues
• Support OEE improvement initiatives through increased asset reliability and operator ownership
• Work alongside Engineering teams to transition suitable maintenance tasks to production teams

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong working relationships with Production, Engineering, Performance Improvement, Quality, and Site Leadership teams
• Act as the subject matter expert for Autonomous Maintenance implementation
• Provide regular programme updates, progress reports, and recommendations to senior management
• Drive cultural change towards proactive equipment ownership

Performance Measurement:

Monitor and report progress against key metrics including:

• Autonomous Maintenance maturity levels
• Operator competency completion rates
• OEE improvements
• Unplanned downtime reduction
• Defect identification and closure rates
• Equipment cleaning and inspection compliance
• Operator engagement measures

Required Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience implementing Autonomous Maintenance and/or TPM programmes within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience training and coaching frontline operators
• Demonstrable success in driving cultural and behavioural change
• Experience working closely with Production and Engineering functions
• Knowledge of equipment reliability and preventive maintenance techniques
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Formal TPM certification or equivalent
• Lean Six Sigma qualification
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging, process manufacturing, or high-volume production environments
• Experience deploying visual management and operational excellence systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent coaching and facilitation skills
• Strong communication and influencing ability
• Change management expertise
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Training development and delivery
• Data-driven decision making
• Highly visible and hands-on leadership style
• Ability to challenge existing practices constructively
• Strong organisational and planning skills

Contract Duration:

6–12 Months Fixed-Term Contract (dependent on programme scope and site requirements)