Maintenance Manager – Heavy Manufacturing

Asset reliability, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives at a high-performance production facility. This role offers a strategic leadership opportunity to manage maintenance teams, optimize plant performance, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements:

1. B-Degree (NQF 8 / 10) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)
2. Government Certificate of Competence (GCC) – Factories
3. Experience managing maintenance operations in complex production plants
4. Proficiency in maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo, or equivalent)
5. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and asset optimization
6. 6+ years of experience in industrial maintenance management
7. Minimum of 3 years in a managerial role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Asset Reliability & Maintenance Planning: Lead preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs to maximize plant uptime
2. SHERQ & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHERQ) regulations
3. Production Support: Work closely with production managers to adapt maintenance schedules and minimize operational disruptions
4. Budget & Cost Management: Develop and manage the total maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective maintenance operations
5. Continuous Improvement & CAPEX Initiatives: Implement lean maintenance strategies and drive capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive value-added partnerships
7. Leadership & Workforce Development: Coach, mentor, and develop high-potential maintenance personnel
8. Technology & Systems Management: Oversee the integration of advanced maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo, or equivalent)