Chief Engineer (Maintenance Systems / Beverage Industry / Technical Leadership) – Caribbean

GateSource HR Caribbean Division is partnering with a valued client in the Beverage Industry to recruit a Chief Engineer for a Caribbean-based operation. This pivotal role focuses on designing and maintaining effective preventative and condition-based maintenance systems to optimize the performance of beverage production machinery and equipment, ensuring cost-efficient operations. The Chief Engineer will drive operational excellence in the Bottling Hall by leading technical teams, improving equipment reliability, and supporting beverage production through innovative maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the availability and control of spare parts and maintenance materials to support ongoing operations.
• Recommend enhancements to the Departmental Manager regarding staffing, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Contribute to the annual Bottling Hall budget by projecting departmental needs and resource requirements.
• Design and manage equipment installations or system upgrades, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and vendor specifications.
• Respond to equipment failures or urgent calls outside standard hours, following departmental guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including repair logs, equipment histories, and technical guides.
• Assess and provide feedback on the performance of direct reports, suggesting improvements or corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect completed maintenance projects to confirm they meet predefined quality and performance criteria.
• Promote adherence to safety and housekeeping protocols to maintain a tidy and secure workplace.
• Pinpoint training requirements for Bottling Hall maintenance staff to boost their capabilities.
• Verify that team members understand and follow company and departmental policies.
• Authorize payments for invoices tied to repairs, modifications, installations, or construction work.
• Minimize production downtime by keeping Bottling Hall machinery in reliable condition and coordinating timely repairs (in-house or external).
• Play a key role in developing and sustaining a forward-thinking preventative and predictive maintenance plan for Bottling Hall equipment.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as needed to fulfill the role’s demands.