Maintenance Manager

Premier FMCG Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a seasoned Technical Manager for their Durban facility. The role requires extensive experience in management within a milling environment. You will oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while leading a team responsible for critical machinery and planned maintenance. Ideal candidates have a strong background in food safety standards and significant experience in technical management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a managerial position within a technical environment.
• GMR 2.7 experience and advanced OHSACT Certification.
• FSSC 22000 Food Safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance staff including recruitment, employee relations, performance management.
• Oversee health and safety, as well as food safety within the maintenance department.
• Develop specifications and recommend capital equipment purchases.

Skills

Technical Management

Food Safety

Health and Safety

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Team Management

Education

Matric

Job description

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : August 02, 2025

Qualification Requirements

• Matric

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a managerial position within a technical environment
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a milling environment (FMCG)
• GMR 2.7 experience and advanced OHSACT Certification with a proven track record of at least 6–10 years
• FSSC 22000 Food Safety experience with a proven track record of at least 5 years
• Health and Safety experience with a proven track record of at least 6–10 years
• Experience of 6–10 years in planned preventative maintenance programs (C-Works, Pragma, or SAP)
• HR and IR process experience with a proven track record of 5–10 years
• Experience with blowers, boilers, and compressors, with a proven track record of 6–10 years
• Experience with SCADA, VSD, and extensive knowledge of Fawema packing machinery (5–10 years)
• Responsible for GMR 2.7 compliance on site
• Management of assets and ensuring planned preventative maintenance
• Providing technical support to the Technical Team
• Maintenance of automated packing machines including Fawema systems
• Assist with projects and Capex management to improve mill efficiencies
• Cost control and budget management for the Maintenance Department
• Oversee health and safety, as well as food safety within the maintenance department
• Manage maintenance staff including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training
• Ensure sufficient maintenance stock in accordance with department requirements
• Coordinate, assign, and supervise daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules
• Establish job priorities and time frames for maintenance staff
• Oversee installation and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Monitor job completion through inspections to ensure compliance with standards
• Train employees on equipment, procedures, work standards, and safety
• Schedule maintenance activities, including contractor work
• Develop specifications and recommend capital equipment purchases
• Maintain documentation of maintenance schedules, equipment installations, repairs, and work orders