Maintenance Manager (Engineer)

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB002220/SS

Date posted:

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Location:

Howick, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:

CALLING ALL MAINTENANCE MANAGERS

GCC FACTORIES!!!!!!

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a proven track record in plant maintenance and a strong focus on preventative maintenance implementation.
The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering Degree and a GCC Factories qualification.
Key Requirements:

Extensive experience in boilers and hydraulics.
Expertise in maintenance planning, scheduled maintenance, and successful plant shutdowns.
Strong leadership in driving preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
Ability to optimize plant reliability and efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

This is a senior role requiring hands-on problem-solving, strategic planning, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Ready to elevate your career? Apply now!
Send your CV to - Shenice@gmrc.co.za

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is a MUST.
10 Years' maintenance exp. within the manufacturing industry.
5 years' experience in a management role.
Experience in boilers, Pneumatics and hydraulics.
Expertise in maintenance planning, scheduled maintenance, and successful plant shutdowns.
Strong leadership in driving preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
Ability to optimise plant reliability and efficiency within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Control Systems.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Maintenance Strategy and Execution

Develop and implement robust maintenance strategy, encompassing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance tailored to the needs of the plant.
Ensure the efficient functioning of manufacturing equipment
Minimise downtime through quick response and effective troubleshooting of machinery issues.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for machinery, equipment and facility.
Manage the installation, commissioning and repair of equipment needed.
Fulfil succession plan as per group engineer requirements, GCC credentials and GMR2.
Plan projects and production shutdown

Team leadership and management

Supervise and lead a team of maintenance personnel
Assign tasks and monitor the teams progress to meet maintenance objectives.
Train, mentor and evaluate team members to ensure high performance and skills development

Budgeting and resource management

Manage the maintenance department budget
Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers for spare parts and consumables
Act on analysis of cost recovery
Appoint project team and subcontracts
Cost analysis

Performance monitoring and reporting

Prepare and present regular reports on maintenance activities and system performance
Manage ad control the delivery of service such as electricity, steam and water
Job card frequency analysis to improve scheduling database
Capturing and detail analysis of job card
Monitor the performance and reliability of equipment and systems
Implementation of time and task specific schedule (OEE)

Compliance and safety

Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate potential hazards
Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in accordance with HSE regulations
Lead incidents investigations related to maintenance and implement corrective actions
Maintains documentation to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards and regulations

Continuous improvement

Identify and implement new technologies or processes to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce costs.
Collaborate with other departments to support production
Participate in projects to ensure proper integration of maintenance requirements

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