Area Maintenance Manager

Profile Personnel; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is looking for a strategic leader in maintenance to shape asset management strategy in Vereeniging, South Africa. The role involves leading maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong leadership and analytical skills, along with experience in maintenance strategies and CMMS. Excellent communication and a commitment to customer service are essential. Join us to make a significant impact in operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy, asset management, and reliability improvement.
• Strong leadership capability with proven experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Play a strategic leadership role in shaping and implementing asset management strategy.
• Lead and mentor maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Manage maintenance processes to ensure optimal functioning of operations.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of the CMMS.

Skills

Leadership capability

Maintenance strategy

Analytical ability

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

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.