Maintenance Manager

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector seeks a Maintenance Manager dedicated to overseeing installations, repairs, and maintenance of facilities. The ideal candidate will have robust managerial experience in technical environments, particularly in milling, ensuring high standards of health and safety, and compliance with GMR 2.7 regulations. This role promises to engage seasoned professionals in enhancing operations and machinery effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managerial role within a technical environment.
• GMR 2.7 compliance experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of Fawema packing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manage all installations, repairs, and upkeep of operations and facilities.
• Ensure GMR 2.7 compliance on site.
• Oversee health, safety, and food safety within the department.

Skills

Health and Safety

Electrical Systems

Technical Support

Project Management

Preventive Maintenance

Education

N6 Electrical qualification

Matric

Job description

Job Description

At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on having the right people with the right skills and attitude. Our high-performance environment attracts like-minded individuals committed to excellence, fostering growth together.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing all installations, repairs, and upkeep of operations and facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining machinery, planning repair activities, and developing maintenance procedures.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric
• N6 Electrical qualification

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a managerial role within a technical environment
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a milling environment (FMCG)
• GMR 2.7 experience and advanced OHSACT Certification (minimum 6-10 years)
• FSSC 22000 Food Safety experience (minimum 5 years)
• Health and Safety experience (minimum 6-10 years)
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance programs (C-Works, Pragma, or SAP) (6-10 years)
• HR and IR process experience (5-10 years)
• Experience with blowers, boilers, and compressors (6-10 years)
• Experience with SCADA, VSDs
• Extensive knowledge of Fawema packing machinery (5-10 years)

Key Outputs

• Ensure GMR 2.7 compliance on site
• Manage assets and ensure planned preventative maintenance
• Provide technical support to the technical team
• Maintain automated packing machines, including Fawema systems
• Assist with projects and Capex management to improve mill efficiencies
• Manage maintenance department budgets and control costs
• Oversee health, safety, and food safety within the department
• Manage maintenance staff, including recruitment, performance, and training
• Maintain sufficient maintenance stock
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities
• Establish job priorities and time frames
• Oversee installation and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Monitor job completion for compliance and quality
• Train employees on equipment, procedures, and safety
• Schedule maintenance activities, including contractor work
• Develop specifications and recommend capital equipment purchases
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and reports
• Implement INVOCOM system effectively