Maintenance Leader: Proactive TPM & Reliability Champion

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function in a fast‑moving FMCG manufacturing environment in Cape Town. You will drive a shift from reactive to proactive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance, aiming for world-class asset performance and safe, compliant operations.

You will manage CapEx, oversee a diverse team, and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• GCC (Government Certificate of Competency – Factories) highly advantageous.
• Additional certifications in maintenance management, reliability engineering, or project management beneficial.
• 10–15 years' experience in maintenance within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• At least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a comprehensive long-term maintenance strategy aligned with business objectives, production targets, and growth plans.
• Drive the shift to proactive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance practices, including TPM principles.
• Oversee CapEx planning and execution, including plant upgrades, equipment replacement, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of critical plant and equipment — including dairy processing systems, filling/packaging lines, and utility systems.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as OEE, planned vs. unplanned downtime, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Lead, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary maintenance and engineering team, including artisans, technicians, engineers, and contractors.
• Build leadership capability through mentoring, succession planning, and structured skills development.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act, Machinery and Pressure Equipment Regulations, and HACCP/ISO 22000/FSSC 22000.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture and lead audit readiness; support sustainability initiatives.
• Manage the maintenance budget (OPEX & CAPEX) and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis; implement CMMS and predictive maintenance tools.

Description du poste

Manpower Sa (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function in a fast‑moving FMCG manufacturing environment in Cape Town. You will drive a shift from reactive to proactive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance, aiming for world-class asset performance and safe, compliant operations.

You will manage CapEx, oversee a diverse team, and report to senior leadership.