Facilities and Maintenance Manager

RPO Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in plastic production is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager in East Rand, Gauteng. This role requires a technically skilled leader with a strong background in plastics or high-speed manufacturing. Responsibilities include overseeing facility infrastructure, leading a team, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Market-related remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar facilities or maintenance management role.
• Expert-level knowledge of electrical panel wiring, PLC / VSD fault-finding.
• Background in plastics manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility infrastructure and manage preventative maintenance.
• Lead a skilled team of maintenance technicians.
• Drive health and safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical panel wiring

PLC/VSD fault-finding

Leadership

Preventative maintenance

Education

Relevant trade certificate or technical qualification

Job description

Description

A leading manufacturer in plastic extrusion and injection moulding is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to join their dynamic operations team in East Rand Gauteng. With a reputation for high-quality production and innovative design they are looking for a hands-on technically skilled leader with a strong background in plastics or high-speed manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility infrastructure including compressors, chillers, cooling towers and transformers
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance on AC / DC motors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics and panel wiring
• Perform expert-level PLC and VSD / VFD programming and troubleshooting
• Lead and manage a skilled team of 7 maintenance technicians
• Execute preventative maintenance systems and fault elimination strategies
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure uptime of equipment across injection moulding and extrusion lines
• Drive health and safety compliance across facilities and utilities

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar facilities or maintenance management role
• Expert-level knowledge of electrical panel wiring, PLC / VSD fault-finding and industrial utilities
• Background in plastics manufacturing (extrusion and / or injection moulding highly preferred)
• FMCG manufacturing background will be considered
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead both operationally and strategically
• Relevant trade certificate or technical qualification required
• Ready to take the lead at one of SA's top manufacturing facilities
• RPO Recruitment can help you secure your next opportunity.
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Additional Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days. Otherwise we’ll keep your details on file for future roles.
• Package & Remuneration – Market Related

About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients. RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Mining. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry RPO has access to many high-caliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.