Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
📍 Olifantsfontein
Our client, a reputable company within the food manufacturing industry, is seeking to appoint an experienced and results-driven Maintenance Manager on a contractual basis. The successful candidate will assume overall responsibility for the maintenance, reliability, and upkeep of production equipment, facilities, and company assets.
This role is focused on minimising downtime, enhancing preventative maintenance practices, and ensuring all maintenance activities are effectively planned, executed, and followed through to completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, sound technical expertise, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant technical qualification such as Millwright, Electrician, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 4-6 years proven maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance principles and maintenance planning
• Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and external service providers
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Computer literacy with experience using maintenance management systems and maintenance records
• Valid driver's licence

• Lead and manage the maintenance team and all day-to-day maintenance operations
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance programmes to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability
• Coordinate equipment breakdowns and ensure corrective actions are completed and effectively followed up
• Take overall responsibility for the maintenance and reliability of production equipment and machinery
• Oversee the maintenance of buildings, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure
• Ensure all company assets, including mobile equipment, material-handling equipment, workshop equipment, and tools, are properly serviced and maintained
• Manage maintenance spares, equipment, and maintenance-related budgets
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and external service providers where required
• Ensure all statutory inspections, servicing schedules, and safety requirements are completed and maintained
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement effective root-cause solutions
• Plan and coordinate maintenance requirements for plant shutdowns and major repair projects
• Collaborate closely with Production teams to minimise downtime and maintenance-related disruptions
• Work alongside Engineering teams on larger mechanical, electrical, PLC, automation, and equipment improvement project
• Manage, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the required standard