Maintenance Manager

• Maintenance Engineer |Bachelor degree -Electro-mech /Mechanical Engineering /Electrical Engineering

About Our Client

• Willingness to work long hours on Adhoc basis
• Strong Project management skills
• Ability to lead and manage a team with a hands on approach - proven track record
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Unentrepreneurial & Growth Mindset
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Business acumen

Job Description

• Implement and manage maintenance strategies across 2 manufacturing sites
• Lead and manage a team of technicians, through site maintenance supervisors
• 2 manufacturing sites, 11 team members
• Manage technician task load, performance and work quality
• Create and implement team training and upskilling plans
• Preform maintenance tasks as required
• Preform project tasks as required
• Work together with Operations Managers to ensure manufacturing KPI's are achieved
• Improve and report on MTTR and MTBF
• Manage and build relationships with sub-contractors, equipment suppliers and service providers
• Strict stock management of critical spares
• Manage the control and standards of the workshop equipment and housekeeping
• Implementation and planning of preventative maintenance schedules
• Implement and maintain health and safety procedures
• Initiate, cost, and manage critical improvement projects across all operations areas
• Create cost savings and efficiency improvement project plans for approval
• Submit and present monthly maintenance and project update reports
• Manage and accountable to annual repairs and maintenance budget

The Successful Applicant

Maintenance Manager (Manufacturing & FMCG)

KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa

Bachelor degree -Electro-mech /Mechanical Engineering /Electrical Engineering

• Bachelor degree -Electro-mech /Mechanical Engineering /Electrical Engineering
• +5 years post qualification experience (preferably in a manufacturing field - FMCG advantageous)
• +3 years Proven Leadership Experience
• Good understanding of mechanical concepts: Pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps etc.
• PLC knowledge advantageous
• Experience in working with multi-discipline teams
• Must have good computer skills -MS office

What's on Offer

• Willingness to work long hours on Adhoc basis
• Strong Project management skills
• Ability to lead and manage a team with a hands on approach - proven track record
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Unentrepreneurial & Growth Mindset
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Business acumen

Contact: Martin Meyer

Quote job ref: JN-012024-6317082