Processing Maintenance Manager

MECS Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS Africa is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager for a poultry/food processing site in a rural South African setting. You will lead the maintenance team, plan and execute preventative maintenance, and ensure health and safety compliance across operations.

The role requires 5+ years in a management position within meat/poultry processing or a high-throughput facility, with strong mechanical/electrical maintenance knowledge and the ability to develop training materials for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Tertiary qualification from a recognized institution is required.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance knowledge is essential.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP and food-processing hygiene requirements.
• Ability to write training manuals and conduct training.
• Good command of English and willingness to learn local practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance personnel in poultry/food processing environments.
• Oversee and implement preventative maintenance systems.
• Maintain a solid understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

HACCP & GMP

Training manual writing

English proficiency

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in engineering or equivalent - preferably
• Must have a tertiary qualification from a recognized
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance knowledge
• HACCP, GMP and food-processing hygiene requirements
• Ability to write training manuals and conduct
• Good command of the English language and a willingness to learn the local

Experience:

• Poultry processing, meat processing, food manufacturing or a similar high-throuput processing environment. At least 5 years work experience in a management role
• Supervising maintenance personnel
• Preventative maintenance systems
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety

Skills:

• A mature, responsible and energetic character with the ability to solve issues
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair
• Ability to work under
• Effective management skills and a team Required to organise, lead and motivate the maintenance team to perform at their best.
• Prepared to work and live in a rural environment.