WHAT DOES A MANAGER DOES?

The Maintenance & Engineering Manager will plan, coordinate, and direct the engineering and maintenance functions of the plant. Responsible for asset reliability, execution of capital projects, and the hiring and supervision of specialized technical services. Leads world-class maintenance programs, drives continuous improvement and operational excellence, and fosters a culture of safety, sustainability, and technical talent development. Participates in the plant’s strategic planning and decision-making processes that impact operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and lead the operation of the engineering and maintenance area to ensure the availability, reliability, and efficiency of plant assets.
• Recruit, lead, develop, motivate, and evaluate the technical staff, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Design and implement preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) systems, aligned with TPM and RCM principles.
• Lead the implementation of TPM pillars, including autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, focused improvement, and development of technical skills in the operations team.
• Prepare and monitor the operating and capital budgets for the area, ensuring cost efficiency and return on investment in projects.
• Evaluate and execute engineering projects to improve infrastructure, layout, energy efficiency, industrial safety, automation, and process digitalization.
• Manage the planning, execution, and closure of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects using project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, or others).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards and procedures in the area.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as MTBF, MTTR, OEE, asset availability, cost per unit, and technical backlog.
• Coordinate root cause analysis (RCA) of critical failures and lead the implementation of robust action plans.
• Oversee the efficient use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), ensuring data integrity and traceability of actions.
• Monitor the condition of critical equipment through inspections, vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
• Ensure the proper execution of scheduled maintenance during shutdown windows without impacting operations.
• Lead the technical review and approval process for contracts with specialized maintenance and technical service providers.
• Actively participate in the plant's operational excellence system, promoting continuous improvement, loss reduction, and process standardization initiatives.
• Manage the execution of global engineering, energy, reliability, and sustainability initiatives driven by the corporation.
• Ensure the availability of critical parts and spare components, strategically managing technical inventory and turnover.
• Ensure the implementation and compliance of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in the area, including crisis response protocols.
• Represent the area in internal and external audits, leading the resolution of findings and improvement opportunities.
• Establish technical standards and maintenance procedures aligned with industry best practices and the company’s global policies.
• Manage technical training processes, competency certification, and knowledge transfer within the team.

SKILLS

·     Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

·     Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial plant environments.

·     Solid knowledge of TPM, RCM, CBM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project management.

·     Proficiency in maintenance management tools (CMMS, SAP PM, etc.).

·     Strong analytical, leadership, and execution capabilities.

·     Advanced English proficiency.

Soft Skills:

·       Proven track record in development and gaining alignment to complex procurement strategies.

·       Able to manage in a matrix environment and to effectively engage with critical stakeholders of same and other functions.

·       Influencing skills

Hard Skills:

·       Familiar with Strategic Manufacturing processes and skills.

·       Strong negotiation skills

·       Supplier Relationship Management

·       Industry Analysis

·       Cost, financial & analytical skills

·       Design and Planning (Maintain and develop process, anticipate consequences, build plans)

·       Strong experience in supply matters & expertise

·       Comfortable with financial measures and calculations

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. 

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