Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:

Well established company in the FMCG industry is seeking to appoint a hands-on Maintenance Manager.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Manage the maintenance department and artisans.
• Develop a layout of the plant, its respective departments, engineering rooms and machinery.
• Develop a Planned Maintenance Schedule.
• Develop a Preventative Maintenance System and ensure that this is implemented and maintained.
• Assist with upskilling and cross-training of the artisan team.
• Identify reliable contractors, negotiate, and action service level agreements.
• Manage maintenance department inventory and essential spares.
• Timeous response to unplanned/emergency breakdowns.
• Investigate and analysis of recurring faults and breakdowns and implement solutions for corrective and preventative action.
• Liaise with Factory Management teams regarding production schedules and output requirements to ensure that Maintenance Department supports and aligns with these objectives.
• Assist with preparation of budgets for CAPEX expenses.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety.
• Responsible for attendance, work performance and discipline of the artisans.

• Completed Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering will be advantageous.
• Qualified Red Seal Artisan (Millwright, Fitter and Turner or Refrigeration Mechanic).
• Proven history in maintenance management and planning in a FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to keep up with the high pressure and demand that is present in a manufacturing plant.
• Ability to work a demanding schedule during peak season, public holidays, weekends, overtime, attend to callouts for breakdowns at any time.
• You are seeking a long-term career.

• Hands-on leadership.
• Excellent planning ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead a varied team.
• Understands manufacturing operations.
• Ability to liaise with outsourced contractors, negotiate service agreements and pricing.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage maintenance projects.
• Proactive and ability to use initiative.

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