Sri LankaJob Description
Alumex PLC
Established in 1988, Alumex PLC is a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC and has been a leading force in Sri Lanka's aluminum industry. Our manufacturing facilities are located at the Lindel Industrial Estate in Sapugaskanda, Makola and Minuwangoda Road Ekala. Alumex specializes in the development and production of aluminum extrusions, serving a diverse range of applications. Our unwavering commitment to excellence has positioned us as the market leader, distinguished by our exceptional product range. We are proud to hold licenses for manufacturing Aluminum Profiles for global brands and have earned ISO 9001:2015 and SLSI certifications, attesting to our commitment to quality.
In the dynamic landscape of Sri Lanka's construction industry, Alumex has emerged as a fast-growing corporate entity. We are now poised for further expansion, both locally and beyond. We are currently inviting applications from qualified candidates to join our team and fill the following vacancy in our sales & marketing office located at Nawala.
Assistant Manager – Maintenance
Job Summary:
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading maintenance operations across Alumex PLC manufacturing facilities while ensuring maximum equipment reliability, operational continuity, and plant efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across manufacturing facilities.
- Develop and execute planned maintenance schedules (PM) to improve equipment availability and minimize downtime.
- Ensure effective maintenance and continuous improvement of production machinery, utility equipment, and plant infrastructure.
- Drive maintenance excellence initiatives including breakdown reduction, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement programs.
- Plan and manage maintenance shutdown activities while ensuring timely completion.
- Support plant expansion, engineering projects, machinery installation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with production and cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Monitor maintenance KPIs, control maintenance budgets, and optimize spare parts inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards across all maintenance activities.
- Carry out any other responsibilities assigned relating to plant and equipment maintenance management.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
- Strong technical knowledge in mechanical systems, utilities, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, and industrial machinery.
- Experience in preventive maintenance planning, TPM practices, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Good analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
The remuneration package for the above position is very competitive, and the rewards are performance driven. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, you may apply for this position by clicking on the advertisement. Influencing will not have any bearing on the selection process, which is merit based. Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
