Maintenance Manager Bakery

Our client a prominent leader in the FMCG sector is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager to oversee engineering operations within a high-speed production environment. This is a strategic role requiring a balance of hands-on technical expertise budgetary oversight and team leadership.

• Negotiable

• Strategic Planning: Developing and monitoring annual R&M budgets including CAPEX and OPEX (utilities fuel and spares).
• Operational Excellence: Analyzing machine efficiencies and breakdown trends to minimize downtime and meet production demands.
• Asset Management: Overseeing the lifecycle of all capital equipment from scheduled servicing to the commissioning of new plant developments.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Managing critical engineering spares stock levels and supplier quality to ensure zero-interruption to production.
• Project Oversight: Managing engineering projects from inception to commissioning including contractor management and Gantt chart development.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforcing strict SHE (Safety Health and Environment) standards and legislative requirements.
• Leadership: Mentoring a technical team managing performance reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or a related technical field).
• Proven expertise in high-speed automated production environments specifically with advanced baking lines automated weighing systems and high-volume packaging machinery.
• A Certificate in Project Management is highly desirable.
• Deep technical understanding of food safety productivity and manufacturing management.

• Exceptional ability to plan and organize for short-to-medium-term operational goals.
• Strong financial acumen in managing maintenance budgets and identifying variances.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical data to executive leadership.
• A proactive approach to staff development and disciplinary procedures in line with HR policies.