Maintenance Shift Manager

Your Job

In the UK, Guardian is continually looking for talented individuals to help them continue their growth and presence in the regional market. All UK manufacturing is based on site from the plant in Goole, East Yorkshire which has recently made a significant investment in a new furnace which uses advanced technology and will secure glass manufacture at the site for the next 20 years. The plant can produce some of the most advanced and innovative energy-saving architectural glass on the market today. The plant is a lower-tier COMAH site which operates a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Shift Manager responsible for leading a high-performing team. The successful candidate will support the engineering and operations functions to improve the sites' reliability and equipment availability performance.

Our Team

Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager you will ensure people, processes and technologies are working at optimal performance to meet business objectives.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• The Maintenance Shift Manager is responsible for leading and managing the maintenance team to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective maintenance of plant equipment and facilities. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in minimising downtime and maximising equipment reliability.
• Embrace influential leadership to support the organisation while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Ensure maintenance practices comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with other departments, including operations, engineering, and procurement, to support overall plant performance and achieve operational goals.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Basic Qualifications: NVQ L3 Engineering Modern Apprenticeship
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment maintenance, reliability, and standard maintenance work processes
• Supervisory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• A desire to understand the root cause and contribute to the reduction in equipment downtime risk.
• Experience putting people to work safely.
• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with a COMAH site

What do Guardian Industries offer?

• Competitive compensation profile
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
• Contribution Pension Plan
• Life Assurance options
• Wellbeing Interventions – On-site Physio, Podiatrist
• Support for charity and family events

At Koch Companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.