Role Profile:

The AF CPF UAE- Facilities and Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the Alshaya Food Manufacturing Facilities-UAE-DUBAI. This role includes managing a team of maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and implementing cost-effective maintenance programs to enhance the longevity and efficiency of Alshaya Food Manufacturing Facilities. To ensure compliance with Company policy and procedures in line with annual operating plan. Working closely with the operational team to improve site overall equipment effectiveness, people development and processes.

Key Performance Areas included but not limited to:

• Responsibility for ensuring schedules and programs of work is adhered to and delivered to a high quality and ensure consistent standards are achieved.
• To ensure contractual outputs are met including regular quality audits.
• To identify areas of commercial savings within current contracts.
• To maintain budgetary control on contracts, materials, and equipment.
• To ensure recruitment of staff is conducted in accordance with Alshaya procedures and on relevant terms and conditions of employment and that all Alshaya employees receive a full induction.
• To lead, motivate and develop staff using the available skills and resources.
• To ensure health and safety policies are adhered to and all appropriate documentation is prepared and maintained i.e., risk assessments, method statements etc.
• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians and custodial staff.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance schedules for all facilities.
• Ensure timely response and resolution to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Manage and coordinate repair activities to minimize disruption to operations.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Monitor and control expenses to stay within budgetary constraints.
• Oversee the procurement and inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for facility upgrades and improvements.
• Plan and oversee facility renovation projects.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments to understand their maintenance needs and priorities.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.
• Assist factory operations manager in formulation of annual BP.
• Supervise and support the stores admin in processing orders and inventory control.
• Always follow Group and company policies and procedures.
• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.

Knowledge: 

• Computer literate in the areas of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Similar managerial experience in a large-scale food manufacturing site environment over 10,000 m2
• Strong written and verbal communication style and ability to adapt style to meet needs to different business units.
• Proven track record in budgetary control.     

Experience   

• Certification in Facilities Management (CFM) or similar credential.
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices.
• At least 10 years experience in a managerial role of skilled teams and contract workers.
• H&S – Ability to formulate Risk Assessments/method statements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to instruct and control contractors.
• Contracts management
• Full Driving Licence is essential.
• Must have experience with onsite water treatment plants, ammonia plants, boilers, steam systems, on-site generators.
• Fire Systems
• Must experience as part of a management team working under an international food safety standard such as BRC,IFS,FSSC 22000,HACCP.

Skills:

• Able to build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Team player and leader.
• Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions.
• Flexible, adaptable approach to workload.
• Self-development & motivation,
• Problem solving skills, ability to use their initiative/ lateral thinking.
• Good Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Planning & Organizational Skills