Engineering Manager GCC

Main Outputs and Responsibilities
Plant availability
Planned and preventative maintenance plan implemented
Achieve plant availability targets (98%)
Completion of tasks within standard times
Spares are available when required
Effective and reliable uptime
Identify wear and tear on equipment and plan ahead for spare parts to be on
site before the end-of-life approaches.
Utilize the Computer Aided Maintenance system (Shopware) to prevent
breakdowns and improve preventative maintenance checks strategies and
intervals.
Draw up preventative maintenance plan annually reviewed monthly
Plant breakdowns resolved
Accurate identification of problems and appropriate technical solution are
offered
Critical spares are kept in stock and stock levels are maintained
Proactive identification of engineering back-up facilities and resources
(e.g. contractors)
Turnaround time achieved
Maintain good relationships with OEM support structures and suppliers
Workshops Managed - Adequately trained staff and equipment in line with company
standards
Utilities management
Steam/coal ratio monitored - Better than 8 within acceptable environmental by-laws
Power factor monitored - Better than 098
Effluent control monitored Continuous operation of solid waste separator effluent
to comply with the parameters set out by the coastal discharge permit.
Water usage monitoring and continuous operations of the water recycling plants
Measuring of water used and implementing water saving initiatives
Electricity usage monitoring and improving on plant efficiency focussing on
refrigeration

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Capital projects

Capital budget compiled and motivated
Within financial guidelines based on business performance
Based on strategic objectives of BU and Division
Motivations and equipment comparisons and verification
Projects implementation managed design & plan quotes suppliers. Implementation
financial control and payment of suppliers and reporting commissioning
Within scope of work and budget
Shutdown planning
Capex projects planning
Within deadlines
Accurate reporting within agreed time frames
Comply to design objectives (fit for purpose and obtaining desired outputs and
cost savings)

Loss control
Health and safety systems monitored and maintained - 100% compliance to OHS Act
and Regulations immediate reporting of incidents as per COID
Closing off and fixing any SIOs that is reported and logged on to MyOHS system.
Ensuring that machinery is always safe for operators to be used
Ensuring compliance to SANS code requirements.
Managing Contractors on site to conform to safety rules and standards as well as
having all the necessary paper work in place with regards to safety files.
Housekeeping practices monitored
100% compliance to FSSC Food Safety requirements

100% compliance to OHS Act and Regulations

Workshops and equipment in line with company standards

People Management

Employee performance managed
In line with Famous Brands Performance Management Policy
Set up score cards with tangible KPAs and KPIs in place for all Grade C
employees
Corrective action taken for non-performers
As per deadlines contained in policy
Drive and implement best practice maintenance principles and drive high
standards

Training & Development of employees managed
PDPs in place for all employees
All Statutory work related training planned and up to date
Apprentice management as well as YES program learners development
As contained in Workplace Skills Plan
Talent Management
In line with Famous Brands Performance & Talent Management policy
PDPs in place for all employees in Talent Pool
Multi skill in house training across different trades
Career path in place for all employees in Talent Pool
Climate creation processes implemented
Communication sessions held for employees (Invocoms/Team meetings)
Employees motivated and positive work culture maintained in Engineering
Regular climate surveys conducted

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Labour turnover in line with company target
Absenteeism in line with company target
Industrial Relations managed
In line with Famous Brands Discipline & Grievance Policy
Corrective action taken timeously
Counselling sessions conducted as appropriate
Respect for privacy and confidentiality maintained
Zero tolerance for gross misconduct issues
Chairing hearings as appropriate
Overtime management
Leave planning and shift planning to always cover all shifts
Resolving disputes and conflict situations

Financial Management

Maintenance and operational budgets compiled
Accurate
Annual
On time According to time table
According to strategic and departmental/ divisional plan
Accurate monthly reviews

Costs managed
Against budget and current forecast
Accurate monthly analysis of results
Accurate report back at management meetings
Identification of cost saving mechanisms - Against budget and current forecast
Knowledge Skills and Attributes

Ability to be creative and make plans and solve problems
Qualifications Competencies and Experience
B-tech ND or BEng but GCC is compulsory

Facility upkeep building maintenance
Address applications to: Reginald Petersen at Lamberts Bay Foods Ltd
Contact details:
Work: E-mail:
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Highly Computer Literate (especially Microsoft Office products)
Highly self-motivated and determination
Strong administration skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to lead and grow a strong team

Managing Engineering Department and staff
Refrigeration knowledge a specially on ammonia refrigeration
Boiler experience on coal fired boilers and steam
Transformers MV switch gear Generators and power factor correction equipment
Steam systems
Pneumatic systems
Planning and Execution of projects and planned shutdowns
Computer Maintenance Management system (Shopware)
Preventative Maintenance strategies and improvement implementation
Food processing and manufacturing (FMCG)
Compliance (Ammonia Electrical Pressure Vessels