Asset Care Controller

Planning, scheduling, and executing immediate to short term departmental goals, including preventative, corrective and improvement maintenance tasks according to agreed timelines and deliverables.

ASSET CARE CONTROLLER

The West Indies Rum Distillery Limited (established in 1893), a leading producer of Barbados rum and rum-based products for local, regional and international makers, is seeking to recruit an Asset Care Controller to join our team. 

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, scheduling, and executing immediate to short term (i.e. (3) months) departmental goals, including preventative, corrective and improvement maintenance tasks according to agreed timelines and deliverables.
• Supervising and rostering Asset Care Technicians and Contractors to ensure tasks are achieved in a timely manner.
• Tool management.
• Procurement of spare parts and equipment.
• Assisting with the improvement of the Preventative Maintenance program for the facility.
• Complying with safety regulations and health and safety standards and procedures of the company.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Other Competencies/Characteristics:

• An Associate/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (including a minimum of one (1) years’ supervisory experience).
• Must possess strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must be highly computer literate.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Electrical Systems (e.g. motors, contactors, VFD, PLC etc.) and Mechanical Systems (e.g. pumps, bearings, compressors) and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Must be performance driven, results-oriented and self-motivated.
• Flexibility to be “called out” and placed on a “call out” roster.
• Having access to one’s own transportation is essential. 

Compensation and Benefits

 An attractive remuneration and benefits package will be offered commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and skills. 

Contact Information:

 All applications which will be held in strict confidence, must be accompanied by a recent Curriculum Vitae and forwarded to either address below by November 17^th, 2024.

Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.