Manager, Workshop (OKI 3 Paper)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commissioning and operational readiness of the Roll Service Grinding & Workshop department.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for paper machine rolls and workshop facilities.
• Manage roll grinding, balancing, inspection, coating coordination, and roll maintenance activities to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Establish workshop capabilities for fabrication, machining, repair, welding, and precision maintenance.
• Ensure all grinding equipment, machine tools, cranes, and workshop utilities are commissioned, tested, and maintained.
• Develop maintenance procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and documentation for roll service and workshop operations.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Production, Automation, and Reliability teams during commissioning and performance optimization.
• Manage spare parts, workshop tools, consumables, and maintenance budgets effectively.
• Lead troubleshooting of roll-related issues affecting paper quality, machine efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Build, train, and develop workshop technicians and roll service personnel to support safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, quality standards, and statutory regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance roll life, maintenance efficiency, and workshop productivity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in pulp and paper maintenance, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong experience in paper machine roll maintenance, grinding operations, machining, fabrication, and workshop management.
• Experience in paper mill commissioning or large industrial project start-up is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of roll geometry, balancing, bearing systems, coatings, precision measurement, and machining processes.
• Familiarity with CMMS, predictive maintenance techniques, and reliability engineering principles.
• Proven leadership, planning, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Good communication skills in English; Bahasa Indonesia proficiency is an advantage.
• A contract-based during project phase, with a high chance of permanent during operation & maintenance phase.
• Willing to be placed in OKI, South Sumatra.