Maintenance Manager

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is recruiting for a Maintenance Manager at a leading automotive organization in the Eastern Cape. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, oversee equipment maintenance, and implement preventive, predictive and emergency repairs to maximise uptime.

The role requires a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, GCC preferred, strong planning and project management, and 5+ years in senior maintenance within automotive.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• GCC is preferable
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior maintenance role within automotive industry

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance staff and leaders
• Oversee preventive, predictive, planned and emergency repairs
• Supervise activities to maintain high workmanship and safety standards
• Plan machinery relocations and removal of obsolete equipment
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules based on wear data and manufacturer recommendations
• Coordinate maintenance to minimise production downtime
• Utilise maintenance records for predictive analysis and planning
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage spare parts inventories
• Control spares inventory using Maximo
• Schedule work to maximise machine utilisation
• Prioritise backlog tasks and plan maintenance schedules
• Plan staff leave to ensure coverage
• Drive continuous improvement among maintenance personnel
• Conduct regular safety, skills development and policy meetings
• Manage and report plant performance metrics and scorecards
• Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects
• Ensure efficient tooling changes and machinery upgrades

Skills

Leadership

Planning

GCC

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Maximo

Job description

A leading automotive organization in the Eastern Cape is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to address complex operational challenges and elevate maintenance standards. If you're an ambitious professional with a passion for optimizing machinery performance and leading technical teams, this opportunity will propel your career forward.

Duties:

• Lead and manage a team of Shift Leaders, Maintenance Artisans, Apprentices, and support staff, including Tooling Leads and Setters.
• Oversee the maintenance of machinery and equipment, encompassing preventive, predictive, planned, and emergency repairs.
• Supervise activities to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Plan and execute machinery relocations, dismantling, and removal of obsolete equipment.
• Develop schedules for preventative maintenance based on equipment wear data and manufacturer recommendations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise production downtime.
• Utilize maintenance records for predictive analysis and planning.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and manage spare parts inventories.
• Control spares inventory through the Maximo system, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Schedule work to maximize machine utilization and prevent idle time.
• Prioritise backlog tasks and plan maintenance schedules accordingly.
• Strategically plan staff leave to ensure maintenance coverage.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives among maintenance personnel.
• Conduct regular meetings on safety, skills development, and company policies.
• Manage and report on plant performance metrics and scorecards.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects as required.
• Ensure efficient tooling changes and machinery upgrades.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree or diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is preferable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior maintenance role within the automotive industry.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Maximo or similar maintenance management systems.
• Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.

What We’ll Give You:

• A dynamic, growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Competitive benefits package.

Are you ready to lead maintenance excellence and contribute to our client’s success? Be part of a team shaping the future of automotive manufacturing in South Africa.