Maintenance Manager

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for an experienced leader in Kariega to oversee maintenance operations in a manufacturing plant. Candidates must have at least 10 years in a supervisory role, a B.Sc. in Engineering, and experience in the automotive sector. This role demands strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Affirmative Action South African citizen.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in the automotive field.

Responsibilities

• Drive reliability and efficiencies in machinery and equipment.
• Lead a team of maintenance operatives/technicians.
• Overall responsibility for maintenance of all equipment.
• Oversee daily troubleshooting and maintenance efforts.
• Maintain proper records for process safety management.
• Prepare daily activity plans for maintenance team personnel.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Resourcefulness

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and equivalent experience
• Government Certificate of Competency qualification (GCC) advantageous
• 10+ years of supervisory experience in a sizable manufacturing environment
• Experience in the automotive field
• Extensive experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous process improvement, and TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance)
• Demonstrated track record of job progression, stability, and measurable impact
• Resourceful
• High energy and a sense of urgency
• Extremely reliable and motivated
• Capable of multitasking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to continual process improvement and quality standards

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategy: the ability to think and act in a strategic way
• Talent: the ability to build and develop talent
• Approach: the ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem-solving
• Results: the ability to achieve planned results

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive reliability and efficiencies in the plant’s machinery, equipment, and tooling
• Be a technically inclined leader capable of leading a team of maintenance operatives/ technicians in a manufacturing environment
• Overall responsibility for the cost-effective, timely, and appropriate maintenance of all equipment in the plant
• Responsible for the leadership and development of a team of maintenance operatives/ technicians, and set the tone for proactive maintenance activities
• Oversee daily troubleshooting activities as well as preventative and predictive maintenance efforts, and schedule employees and projects
• Lead the maintenance team to observe all safety programs that help ensure the protection of all plant employees and visitors
• Direct the analysis of mechanical and operational problems on plant equipment, overseeing the planning and implementation of corrective action as a member of the plant’s steering team
• Direct and maintain proper records for process safety management procedures and requirements
• Coordinate with engineering staff when necessary to facilitate project completions
• Represent the company’s position and interest in dealing with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants
• Prepare purchase orders for the acquisition of equipment and services as appropriate
• Oversee the continuous monitoring of production and processing equipment for proper operation
• Create, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance program of production, including inspection of plant equipment and an inventory replenishing system for parts
• Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment
• Maintain organizing the maintenance repair area and any other area where work is in progress
• Prepare daily activity plans for maintenance team personnel
• Practice good management principles and adhere to established best practices in hiring, promoting, directing, reviewing, disciplining, and motivating employees
• Any other duties that can ensure the successful operation of the company