Area Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Play a strategic leadership role in shaping and implementing the Company’s asset
   management strategy while ensuring contractual compliance and operational excellence.

• Lead and mentor maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous
  improvement, and professional development.

• Conduct monthly GMR 2.1 plant inspections and audits, ensuring timely corrective actions
   and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Develop implementation of Company’s asset management policy, strategy and objectives.

• Manage the maintenance processes to ensure the optimal functioning of production
  processes / operations.

• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, contractual agreements and
  safety guidelines.

• Drive the implementation and optimization of the Computerised Maintenance
  Management System (CMMS), including spares and asset lifecycle management

• Champion technology-driven maintenance practices, including condition monitoring,
  predictive maintenance and digital maintenance systems.

• Manage condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis and infrared scanning
  to improve asset reliability.

• Develop and maintain operational and strategic maintenance reports to support data
  driven decision making.

• Coordinate with suppliers and service providers regarding spares, equipment and
   materials.

• Ensure preventative maintenance and spares management systems are effectively
   implemented and maintained.

• Provide guidance on breakdowns, corrective maintenance and root cause analysis to
   minimise downtime and improve system performance.

• Conduct maintenance audits and compile corrective action plans.

• Maintain effective administration, reporting and control procedures to meet performance objectives.

• Ensure efficient resource planning and management to achieve operational targets.

• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction by delivering professional and reliable service.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration between sites and the engineering
department to strengthen organisational capability.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy, asset management and reliability improvement.

• Strong leadership capability with proven experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams.

• Computer literate with Microsoft Office and CMMS experience.

• Strong business and management skills, including prioritisation, coordination, planning and problem solving.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical ability and decision-making skills.

• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and innovation.

• Experience in planned maintenance and project management