Assistant Manager – Maintenance
Alumex PLC
Established in 1988, Alumex PLC is a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC and has been a leading force in Sri Lanka’s aluminum industry. Our manufacturing facilities are located at Lindel Industrial Estate in Sapugaskanda, Makola and Minuwangoda Road, Ekala. Alumex specializes in the development and production of aluminum extrusions serving a diverse range of applications. Our unwavering commitment to excellence has positioned us as the market leader with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
In line with our continued growth, we are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to join our Manufacturing Operations team.
Assistant Manager – Maintenance
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading maintenance operations across Alumex PLC manufacturing facilities while ensuring maximum equipment reliability, operational continuity, and plant efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and execute planned maintenance schedules (PM) to improve equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure effective maintenance and continuous improvement of production machinery, utility equipment, and plant infrastructure
• Drive maintenance excellence initiatives including breakdown reduction, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement programs
• Plan and manage maintenance shutdown activities while ensuring timely completion.
• Support plant expansion, engineering projects, machinery installation, and process improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with production and cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, control maintenance budgets, and optimize spare parts inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards across all maintenance activities.
• Carry out any other responsibilities assigned relating to plant and equipment maintenance management.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical systems, utilities, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, and industrial machinery
• Experience in preventive maintenance planning, TPM practices, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
The remuneration package for the above position is very competitive, and the rewards are performance driven. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, you may apply for this position by clicking on the advertisement.
Influencing will not have any bearing on the selection process, which is merit based.
Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
