Maintenance Manager (Talent Pool)

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At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centered around integrity, courage, making smart decisions, which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Maintenance Manager to provide leadership to achieve cost-effective and efficient maintenance, and to establish and enforce effective engineering and maintenance procedures and standards to maximize the production of dissolving wood pulp in a safe and legally compliant manner.

As a Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:

1. Participating in developing and executing the mill's Maintenance and Improvement strategy, ensuring equipment is available, reliable, and efficient.
2. Completing effective shut planning and execution, including coordination of multidisciplinary annual maintenance shuts.
3. Managing and maintaining all engineering installations in your area of responsibility.
4. Developing and maintaining relevant mill documents, standards, specifications, and procedures to ensure compliance with maintenance best practices and engineering standards.
5. Planning and implementing predictive and planned maintenance techniques.
6. Identifying, motivating, and justifying capital expenditure projects for new plant or machinery upgrades.
7. Overseeing the development of equipment and process specifications and approving changes in plant design.
8. Being accountable for the commissioning of new equipment and decommissioning of old equipment.
9. Managing contracts, including negotiations for major engineering contracts, and determining when engineering services should be outsourced.
10. Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment through compliance with legal regulations and mill procedures.
11. Leading maintenance, engineering, and project teams in performance management, talent development, goal alignment, and career growth.
12. Compiling and implementing annual maintenance and fixed costs budgets and participating in long-term financial planning to support maintenance and improvement strategies.

What are we looking for?

• NQF level 8 qualification (4-year Engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent) coupled with a relevant management qualification at NQF level 6.
• Government Certificate of Competence (Factories).
• Registration as a professional engineer is advantageous.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in a heavy industry environment with proven people management skills.
• Experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work within a global organization that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years.
• Learning and development programs to accelerate your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
• Market-leading leave benefits.

If you are resilient, energetic, and seeking a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to join our talent pool.

TALENT POOL: Your application will be considered for future vacancies that match your profile.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We also encourage vaccination among our applicants.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from renewable woodfibre resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we aim to build a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.