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.