SUMMARY OF THE ROLEAre you ready to take the lead and make an impact? We're looking for an inspiring and proactive Maintenance Manager to drive our maintenance excellence in alignment with Jotunxe2x80x99s core values. In this key role, you will ensure equipment reliability, uphold HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) standards, and optimize costs, all while contributing to our local, regional, and global goals. If you're passionate about innovation and efficiency, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and join a team committed to excellence.The position is based in Dubai and reports to the Operations Manager.Responsibilities:Lead and Develop the Team: Inspire and guide the Maintenance team to meet Jotunxe2x80x99s current and future needs. Foster a culture of competence, engagement, and continuous improvement by developing and coaching team members, utilizing Leadership Expectations and tools.Ensure Compliance and Quality: Lead the Maintenance function by implementing robust procedures to ensure all activities comply with local laws, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards, the Jotun Operations System, and HSEQ Management System.Maintain HSE Critical Installations: Work closely with HSEQ and key stakeholders to ensure all HSE critical systems (e.g., Fire Fighting, Ventilation, Overflow Levels, Safety Valves, Emergency Equipment, etc.) are operating effectively and meeting safety standards at all times.Continuous Improvement: Drive and follow up on continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging the Jotun Operations System, ensuring ongoing operational excellence.Optimize Production Environment: Maintain an optimal production environment by implementing and sustaining proactive maintenance systems such as the Belt program and JOS assessments.Minimize Downtime and Drive Performance: Regularly assess plant assets, systems, and critical equipment to minimize unplanned downtime, resolve issues efficiently, and identify improvement opportunities to boost performance.Manage Service Contracts: Negotiate, review, and oversee service contracts and frame agreements with external service providers, ensuring effective partnerships and performance outcomes.Contribute to Equipment Selection: Participate in the selection and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of new equipment, ensuring quality and operational fit.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFERQualification:
Required, Bachelors or Master's degree in Engineering.
Required, 4 to 6 years of relevant Management experience in the Paint, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical industries.
Competencies:
Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives
Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
We Offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities
POSITION INFORMATIONCompany: Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (L.L.C.)Contract Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 06.04.2025WHO WE AREJotunxe2x80x99s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (LLC), established in 1974, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. Jotunxe2x80x99s business in the countries of Bahrain and Kuwait are also part of Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. and function as its branches. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 400 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotunxe2x80x99s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.Visit our to know more about life at Jotun.Jotunxe2x80x99s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!