Maintenance Manager – Heavy Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A leading steel manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead asset reliability, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives at a high-performance production facility. This role offers a strategic leadership opportunity to manage maintenance teams, optimize plant performance, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements:

• B-Degree (NQF 8/10) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)
• Government Certificate of Competence (GCC) – Factories 
• Experience managing maintenance operations in complex production plants
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and asset optimization
• 6+ years of experience in industrial maintenance management
• Minimum of 3 years in a managerial role

Key Responsibilities:

• Asset Reliability & Maintenance Planning: Lead preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs to maximize plant uptime
• SHERQ & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHERQ) regulations
• Production Support: Work closely with production managers to adapt maintenance schedules and minimize operational disruptions
• Budget & Cost Management: Develop and manage the total maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective maintenance operations
• Continuous Improvement & CAPEX Initiatives: Implement lean maintenance strategies and drive capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive value-added partnerships
• Leadership & Workforce Development: Coach, mentor, and develop high-potential maintenance personnel
• Technology & Systems Management: Oversee the integration of advanced maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo, or equivalent)