Maintenance Team Leader

The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily maintenance activities to ensure smooth operation of machinery, equipment, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of maintenance technicians.

• Allocate daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion.

• Conduct toolbox talks, shift handovers, and team briefings.

2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance activities.

• Ensure breakdowns are attended to promptly to reduce downtime.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance works, spare parts, and interventions.

3. Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Monitor machine performance and identify areas of improvement.

• Recommend and implement solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency.

• Collaborate with production teams to minimize operational disruptions.

4. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all maintenance work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Enforce safe working practices and use of PPE.

• Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses in line with company policy.

5. Resource & Inventory Management

• Manage tools, spare parts, and consumables inventory.

• Raise requests for spare parts and ensure proper usage to reduce wastage.

• Track maintenance costs and assist in budget control.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Participate in root cause analysis of recurring equipment failures.

• Suggest process improvements to optimize maintenance efficiency.

• Support projects, upgrades, and installation of new equipment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime and reliability rate.

• Adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.

• Response time to breakdowns.

• Maintenance cost efficiency.

• Compliance with safety standards.

• Team performance and skill development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).

• Proven experience (5+ years) in maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial plant environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team management.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.