Senior Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

1680723496

Date posted:

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Maintenance Manager for a leading plastics industry client based in Cape Town. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a high-performing maintenance function within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable plant operations that directly support production excellence and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage CMMS systems, maintenance planning, and asset control
Ensure high equipment uptime and support overall plant OEE
Oversee facilities, utilities, contractors, and shutdown planning
Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations (GMR 2.1)
Lead machinery risk assessments, safety compliance, and statutory inspections
Manage maintenance budgets, CAPEX projects, and spare parts inventory
Develop and lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, H&S, and Supply Chain teams

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12
National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Trade Test (Millwright / Electrician / Instrumentation) advantageous
7–10 years’ industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing
Minimum 3–5 years in a maintenance leadership role
Strong experience with CMMS, TPM, RCM, FMEA, and reliability engineering
Proven experience improving plant availability and reducing breakdowns
Strong knowledge of machinery safety, utilities, and statutory compliance
Experience within plastics or packaging manufacturing preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Project management and budgeting experience
Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure
High attention to detail and safety standards

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

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