Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Manufacturing Sector is looking to employ a Maintenance Manager to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities:

• Provide inputs for a strategic direction to asset management of the site in line with the proposed ISO 55001.
• Ensure effective and efficient maintenance of equipment, facilities and Yard.
• Lead technical investigations into problem areas of asset management using problem solving techniques.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget and assist with capital expenditure projects of the engineering group.
• Implementing a quick reactive mind-set to breakdowns.
• Managing the critical spares stores.
• Compile and ensure implementation of EE Plan for Engineering discipline.
• Ensuring that the business plan is executed accordingly within the approved budget.
• Ensuring that OSHACT ISO regulations are always up to date.
• Responsible for employee development, training, performance management as well as succession planning.
• Ensuring that Asset Register is available and accurate all the time.
• Responsible for all daily activities and operations in the respective buildings and facilities.
• In conjunction with the production planning section, prepare and manage production schedules, This includes all resources; material, components, facilities, labour and equipment.
• Escalation and solving of any risks related to safety, quality and delivery commitments.
• Set and manage the operational overheads and labour budget / forecast.
• Communicate, monitor and ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and SHEQ systems, standards & procedures.
• Recommend, motivate and manage process and equipment changes via the official modification and ECP process.
• Maintain discipline and comply with company policies, practices and procedures.

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) BSC/BTech in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Government Certificate Competency (GCC).
• Registration as Pr Eng will be advantageous.
• Occupational safety, health and environmental awareness qualification would be advantageous.
• At least 6 to 10 years’ experience in Mechanical & Electrical maintenance engineering management within a Manufacturing engineering industry.
• At least 6 years’ experience as a Maintenance/Factory Engineer (GCC Appointee) on production/Manufacturing plants of which 3 years should have been in a supervisory position.
• Proven experience in working with 1000T Hydraulic Presses.
• Proven experience in maintaining Heat treatment.
• Proven experience in managing and controlling of Suppliers or maintenance.
• Experience with CNC machines would be advantageous.
• Financial management skills would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of SHE/OHS/Quality Systems would be advantageous