Maintenance & Engineering Manager

As Maintenance and Engineering Manager you'll be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and engineering functions at the plant facility. You'll lead a team of skilled technicians and engineers, and will be responsible for ensuring that all plant equipment is functioning at optimal levels, production runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will have a deep understanding of technical processes and systems, and be able to implement improvements to drive continuous improvement in plant performance. Additionally you'll have the responsibility for Capex planning and management as well as Asset Health management.

• Manage and lead both the maintenance and engineering teams at the Paterna plant, ensuring the teams are motivated, productive, and focused on delivering results.
• Manage the technical team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set performance goals and provide feedback to team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging new ideas and initiatives that enhance plant performance.
• Work closely with the production team to identify and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that the team complies with all health and safety regulations and that all staff are trained to work safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with other departments, including operations, quality, and safety, to ensure seamless coordination of activities and achieve overall plant objectives
• Develop and manage the capex budget for the maintenance and engineering functions, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Storio Group engineering team from other plants or from corporate roles.
• Implement and maintain Engineering processes and systems to ensure optimal plant performance, including digital engineering, reliability engineering, and process engineering.
• Develop and implement Capex plans and manage the budget to ensure that investments in plant and equipment are made to support long-term growth and efficiency goals.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to optimize plant performance and reduce downtime.
• Manage the asset health of all equipment, ensuring that preventative and corrective maintenance is performed in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure that all equipment and machinery is well-maintained, serviced, and operated in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company policies.

• Asset uptime: The percentage of time that plant equipment is functioning without interruption due to breakdowns or maintenance. A KPI target for this could be set at 95% or higher.
• Maintenance cost: The total cost of maintenance activities, including labor, parts, and downtime costs, compared to the budgeted amount. A KPI target for this could be set at 10% or less of total operating costs.
• Planned maintenance compliance: The percentage of planned maintenance activities that are completed on schedule, compared to the planned schedule. A KPI target for this could be set at 90% or higher.
• Equipment reliability: The average time between equipment failures, compared to the desired time between failures. A KPI target for this could be set at 2-3 times the desired time between failures.
• Capex project completion: The percentage of capex projects completed on time and within budget, compared to the planned schedule and budget. A KPI target for this could be set at 95% or higher.
• Employee engagement: The level of employee engagement and satisfaction with their work environment and management. A KPI target for this could be set at 80% or higher employee engagement score.

• You will support the company’s long-term growth and efficiency goals.
• By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high employee engagement will create a motivated and efficient workforce, driving Storio group’s success.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers will ensure timely delivery of parts and equipment, contributing to smooth operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in a maintenance or engineering role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment and maintenance practices.
• Proven experience managing capex budgets, and leading large-scale projects.
• Experience with Asset Management Systems and related software tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

At Storio group, we offer a dynamic and international working environment that fosters professional growth and personal development. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with an international diverse team, enriching your experience and broadening your horizons. We provide competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work culture that values innovation and joy.

We are Storio group, a place where life’s stories are made, crafted and shared. A place where we create new ways to pass memories and stories between people and generations. And where, together, we make joy unforgettable. We bring our customers’ stories to life through a range of high-quality personalised photo products, like photo books, wall decor, calendars & gifts. Our innovative technology enables customers to easily personalise their creations to keep for themselves or share as the most thoughtful of gifts.

Every single one of our employees brings something unique to Storio group and leaves a lasting imprint on our work, our culture and our company. Storio group is a place where we can all see and feel the impact of what we do, every day. A career with us is an opportunity to make your mark on our customers’ lives and on your career.

Our values shape everything we do, from our interactions with customers and colleagues to the way we approach our work. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. At Storio group, we:

• Act with heart: People - both customers and employees - are at the heart of all we do. So we embrace diversity and get to know each other as real people and build real relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.
• Give our best: As the crafters and makers of people’s memories, we play an important role in our customers’ lives. That’s why we give our best and work together to make the right decisions and build a better business everyday.
• Own all we do: We are all, as individuals and as a team, responsible for creating our success and shaping our future. We lead the charge and drive things forward - fully owning our actions and decisions along the way.
• Embrace curiosity: We believe progress requires curiosity. So, we’re relentlessly curious about the world and each other, actively seeking out diverse perspectives and always asking big questions like ‘why’ and ‘what’s next’?
• Find the joy: At Storio, joy matters. We see it as a state of mind, so while we don’t pretend every day will be easy, we do set out every day to intentionally find, create and share big and little moments of joy with our customers and teammates.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment regardless of age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable adjustments in order for you to perform at your peak during the interview, please let our HR team know ahead of time so that they can assist. We will consider the matter carefully and try to accommodate your needs within reason. If we consider a particular adjustment would not be reasonable we will explain our reasons and try to find an alternative solution where possible.

We aren't able to offer sponsorship for this role so please only apply if you have the Right to Work without the need for sponsorship.