I. JOB PURPOSE
Manage and optimize all plant maintenance and automation operations to ensure machinery and equipment operate stably, safely and efficiently; lead improvement initiatives and automation projects to increase productivity, optimize costs and support the plant's transition to modern operational practices.
II. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage Plant Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Plans
1.1 Establish, implement and monitor the execution of maintenance and servicing plans across plant departments;
1.2 Provide recommendations and improvement proposals to enhance equipment efficiency. Responsible for implementing improvement activities, identifying best equipment/solutions to support production according to required technical specifications;
1.3 Establish and implement PM activity upgrade programs in departments. Collect feedback and suggestions from staff to strengthen equipment improvement efforts;
1.4 Monitor the operation of all equipment and technical activities in departments;
1.5 Guide, analyze root causes and implement corrective measures when equipment failures or quality issues occur in production areas;
1.6 Organize training to enhance maintenance and servicing skills for maintenance staff;
1.7 Build and manage the department budget;
1.8 Monitor and control maintenance costs in departments, and take actions to improve maintenance effectiveness;
1.9 Supervise or assign staff to supervise contractors when working in departments. Train contractors when working in departments;
1.10 Remind and train team members on ISO 18001 compliance regarding safety, health and environmental regulations at work; ensure the team complies with GMP regulations in equipment maintenance and servicing;
1.11 Comply with management systems applied at Unilever Vietnam;
2. Manage Automation Projects
2.1 Support the Head of Technical Department in implementing assigned projects from concept, design, procurement and distribution phases including installation, construction, trial run, handover and project acceptance;
2.2 Manage project budget and expenditure including work and maintenance on IT systems – SAP, Coupa;
2.3 Handle project acceptance procedures with project accounting;
2.4 Coordinate with project accounting to monitor and control procurement plans including PR/PO/VO/Contracts, delivery schedules, import quotas;
2.5 Together with project accounting, be responsible for monitoring and checking payment documents, invoices, and controlling budgets for assigned projects;
2.6 When designated, take full responsibility for projects related to productivity improvement or production optimization at all production stages from concept, design, construction to handover;
2.7 Participate in PHA, HAZOP, SIMAS evaluation processes and participate in training for operating staff;
3. Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
III. JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Automation, Industrial Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical fields;
- At least 5 years of experience in plant operations;
- Knowledge of safety and hygiene regulations in production, GMP;
- Training skills and knowledge of TPM, WCM are advantages;
- Understanding of financial matters (cost management, procurement systems, spare parts management);
- Knowledge of machinery and equipment operational requirements; proficiency in ACAD, M/S Works including M/S project;
- Knowledge of ISO: 9001, 14001, 18001, HACCP;
- Problem-solving, planning and project management skills;
- Good leadership skills;
- Good English language skills;
- Willingness to travel on business when needed;
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