Maintenance Foreman
ImerysAbout the role
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position
Maintenance ForemanJob Summary
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
Give key data and statistics (4 or 5 at most) that characterize the results, means, and activities upon which this position has a direct or indirect influence : turnover, gross margin, budgets, tonnage, number of subordinates, number of customers, geographical zones concerned..
Assure that all employees are trained and that work practices meet all requirements.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance activities
Develop a weekly plan and define and share job priorities.
Perform purchasing and procuring of mechanical parts and resources.
Assist in defining critical spare parts and assure that they are available
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
List the essential functions, major activities and the main areas of ongoing responsibility concerning the position. Give the precise long- term results or the contributions expected of the position. Use action verbs (ex : contribute, assure, supervise…) to indicate the degree of responsibility of the position with regards to the expected results. Identify the necessary components of success and the specific difficulties for the position.
Participate in a weekly planning meeting that includes hourly staff as well as production supervisors
Participate in Root Cause Analysis for any and all plant failures
Perform purchasing of mechanical parts and resources.
Assist in defining critical spare parts and assure that they are available.
Identify, analyze, and review equipment maintenance problems and drive sustainable solutions.
Assist in the development of a maintenance centered training program for all technicians
Support the development of a plant Capital expense Revenue project.
Work with other departments and engineering to assist in evaluating equipment.
Function as a team player on mechanical and cross-functional teams and to provide resources for other teams.
Working with vendors and OEM’s to ensure equipment specifications are met.
Track and adhere to maintenance and capital budgets
Keep all maintenance areas clean including the tool room and bone yard.
OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
What other functions are performed in this position that might not be considered essential?
Support production processes as needed by the business.
Serious 7 and Take 5
Safety PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, Hi-Viz at minimum stripes on shirt, hard hat, steel toe boots.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience requirements
(Educational requirements should be the minimum level acceptab
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