Manufacturing Maintenance Leader & Continuous Improvement

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager for our Kariega plant. The role directs maintenance resources, oversees repair and preventive maintenance, and drives improvements in productivity, quality, and safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or ND in Engineering with 7+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership, and a proven track record with CMMS and safety standards. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 7 years of maintenance/engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and Health, Safety and Environment skills.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills.
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills.
• Innovation and change management skills.
• Willingness to travel ~15% - 20% (domestic and international).
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate maintenance resources to optimize capital utilisation for the Kariega plant.
• Direct and coordinate repair and preventive maintenance for all manufacturing equipment.
• Support continuous improvement by proposing and implementing productivity, efficiency and quality actions.
• Develop capital budget requirements to adhere to facilities standards.
• Define and monitor quality, cost and delivery objectives for external interventions.
• Direct management of the spare parts warehouse.
• Recommend safety policies and ensure safety/legal controls are tested and reliable.
• Oversee the computer-aided maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Develop and coach maintenance and tooling teams.
• Uphold the company's code of management and ethics.
• Direct plant maintenance engineering standards and strategic intent.

Skills

Maintenance/Engineering experience

Quality systems knowledge

HSE awareness

People management

Interpersonal skills

Innovation and change management

Willing to travel (15-20%)

Strong computer skills

Education

Engineering degree or ND

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager for our Kariega plant. The role directs maintenance resources, oversees repair and preventive maintenance, and drives improvements in productivity, quality, and safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or ND in Engineering with 7+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership, and a proven track record with CMMS and safety standards. Travel up to 20% may be required.