Reliability & Maintenance Leader – Plant Excellence

Oxyon People Solutions; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Polokwane is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Manager. The role involves managing maintenance activities, ensuring high plant reliability, and leading a team focused on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in mechanical engineering and significant experience in maintenance and management. This position offers the opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing plant performance while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in maintenance with a focus on reliability.
• Minimum of 4 years in a management role.
• Experience in food/feed manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Use reliability engineering tools for asset health.
• Coordinate with plant functions for operational support.
• Ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Oversee maintenance to minimize production disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability engineering

Preventive maintenance

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in mechanical engineering

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Polokwane is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Manager. The role involves managing maintenance activities, ensuring high plant reliability, and leading a team focused on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in mechanical engineering and significant experience in maintenance and management. This position offers the opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing plant performance while adhering to safety standards.