Engineering Manager : Culinary

Tiger Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager responsible for implementing safety, engineering, and maintenance strategies across multiple plants. The ideal candidate will possess engineering qualifications and proven experience in the FMCG sector, alongside strong leadership and project management skills. This role contributes directly to improving manufacturing KPIs and ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance systems within the FMCG industry.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Good judgment and ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure factory safety compliance with the OSH Act.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with plant managers.
• Guide discussions on repairs versus investments.

Skills

Project management

Maintenance management

Financial acumen

Procurement understanding

Problem-solving

Coaching & mentoring

People management

Change management

CMMS proficiency

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

GCC Factory Certification

Job description

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

The Engineering Manager has the overall responsibility for executing the Tiger Brands Group Supply Chain Centre of Excellence safety, engineering, and maintenance strategies.

This includes ensuring factory safety compliance with the OSH Act, continuously improving equipment reliability, and maintaining all operational and support elements of the factory.

The Engineering Manager will lead performance improvement initiatives with Plant Managers and Maintenance Managers across four plants by implementing maintenance strategies aligned with business objectives.

They will guide the businesses through the Maintenance Pillar and facilitate discussions on repairs versus investments.

This role directly impacts manufacturing KPIs such as Safety and Health, Sustainability, Capacity Utilization, OEE, Continuous Improvement savings, and Conversion Cost.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure plant and machinery legal SHEQ compliance
2. Progress SHE Pillar maintenance requirements
3. Maintain safe plant equipment
4. Manage utilities plant and ensure efficient utility use
5. Manage engineering stores
6. Ensure compliance with engineering & maintenance audits
7. Adhere to maintenance SOPs
8. Utilize DMS (CMMS) fully
9. Implement maintenance best practices
10. Governance of MECP PM Pillar implementation
11. Develop and execute plant engineering improvement strategies
12. Conform to focus maintenance KPIs
13. Manage maintenance spend
14. Develop maintenance budgets
15. Lead engineering spares working capital reduction
16. Develop 5-year Capex plans
17. Drive maintenance CI initiatives
18. Align Capex spend with plant strategy
19. Scope and approve new projects
20. Motivate investment opportunities
21. Ensure ROI on capital projects
22. Implement early equipment management for readiness
23. Conduct skills gap analyses and support closure
24. Develop succession plans for engineering roles
25. Implement engineering staff retention plans
26. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports

What You Will Be Measured On

• Number of LTIs
• SHEQ compliance
• Market Place Incidents
• Thermal, Electricity, Water usage intensity
• Plant OEE
• Focus Maintenance KPIs
• Maintenance spend vs budget
• Spares inventory value
• Capex cashflow vs plan

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Engineering knowledge, Business process & systems analysis, Project management, Maintenance management, Financial acumen, Procurement understanding, Problem-solving, Coaching & mentoring, People management, Change management, IR skills, World Class Manufacturing knowledge, CMMS proficiency

Key Foundational Competencies

• Academic: BSc / BEng / BTech in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; GCC Factory Certification required
• Experience: 5 years in maintenance systems within FMCG industry
• Personal Traits: Leadership, self-starter, motivator, strong internal locus of control, stable, influential, assertive, innovative, results-oriented, good judgment, team player

About Us

Tiger Brands is Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturer, impacting lives daily with iconic, award-winning brands. We produce and distribute food and beverages relevant to every meal occasion and are positioned for growth. We are committed to employment equity, prioritizing candidates from under-represented groups as per our employment equity plan.