Factory Maintenance Engineer

Jobtailor

Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Engineering Manager in maintenance for a FMCG/food processing environment in South Africa. You will lead maintenance planning, drive TPM initiatives, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team to optimise plant performance.

You should have an engineering degree or diploma and at least 3 years of management experience in maintenance. SAP PM and AMM experience is preferred, with budgeting responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Engineering degree or diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering.
3+ years in engineering management or maintenance in FMCG/food manufacturing.
Experience with SAP PM and AMM systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance planning and execution to ensure reliable plant performance.
Drive TPM/PM initiatives and optimize line efficiency and output.
Mentor maintenance staff and build capability across mechanical, electrical and automation disciplines.
Coordinate cross-functional support for capital projects and outages.
Assist in budget planning and cost control for maintenance activities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Employee Development

Performance Management

Collaboration

Engineering Management

Plant Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Dry Mixing

Powder Handling

Vertical Form Fill and Seal

Roller Drying

Wet Mixing

Budget Management

Autonomous Maintenance (AM)

Technical Training Development

Education

Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

AMM System

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Safety: Lead in ensuring Zero harm for his/her reporting line and production plant.
Enforce reliable Safety Culture and KSRs.
Establish and review non-routine plans for handling breakdowns and other emergencies such as fire, power failure, etc.
Ensure adherence to Safety and Health Regulations and legal requirements.
Ensure good governance of machine safety and improvements.
Manage existing assets – Planned Maintenance: Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed in time with high quality.
Support and participate in the implementation of maintenance methodologies (PM pillar, foundations), usually member of PM pillar.
Master and coach breakdown analysis.
Responsible for ensuring effective utilization of AMM system. Autonomous Maintenance: Support the implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) pillar methodologies or the respective Key Standard Routines (KSR).
Support production to eliminate quality defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues through problem solving approach.
Troubleshoot with the team to ensure all aspects of the line deliver the required output.
Lead initiatives to improve line efficiency, equipment speed and overall performance.
Manage existing assets – Budget Management: Provide input for annual maintenance budget based on activities (Zero base budget).
Manage effectively allocated CAPEX and OPEX spend for specific project.
Assist with the reporting and tracking of the maintenance budget.
Analyze over/under spending in responsibility and propose corrective actions.
Deliver optimal maintenance outcomes while managing cost and resource priorities effectively.
Build Engineering Capability: Support and participate in the competence building plan (CBP) for the maintenance team. Build up maintenance methodologies competencies within Engineering, on the topics from Roles and Responsibilities matrix.
Assist with the technical training program for all factory maintenance staff. Build up AMM competencies within Engineering.
Coordinate multidisciplinary support across mechanical, electrical and automation resources. New Installations & Adherence to Standards: Ensure sufficient spares and minor materials are available to staff to enable prompt and efficient repairs to plant and equipment.
Assist Factory Engineering Manager in approval for safe interventions or equipment installations.
Ensuring that the plant Instrumentation and Automation operate as per designed specifications and recommendations, the MOS Act and recommendations as per NOSA.
Support and participate in implementation of applicable standards. Ensure adherence to applicable standards in the area of responsibility.
Management of Human Resource: Assist in training various technical staff when required to do so, such as apprentices, vocational students, staff from other factories and Head Office. Manage direct reports in terms of employee development and performance management.
Understanding of Labor Relation Act.

Requirements

Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering management, maintenance, industrial services or Engineering & Automation, preferably within an FMCG or food processing manufacturing environment.
Experience in plant maintenance, machinery and processing equipment, and packaging equipment.
Experience with Dry mixing and powder handling technologies, Vertical Form Fill and Seal Fillers and packing lines. Roller Drying and wet mixing technologies will be an advantage.
At least 2 years’ leadership experience or proven experience leading maintenance teams will be advantageous.
Good knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (PM) methodology and Asset Maintenance practices.
Good knowledge of Asset Maintenance Management systems, preferably SAP PM module.
Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint SAP and AMM) - Good problem-solving skills based on good knowledge of other engineering disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, digitization, process, mechanical etc.).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Engineering Management and Maintenance, with a strong focus on Total Productive Maintenance (PM) methodologies and Asset Maintenance Management systems. Proven ability to lead maintenance teams, ensure safety compliance, and optimize plant performance in a manufacturing environment.

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