Engineering Manager
Job Location:
Germiston - South Africa
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Job Summary
Ingrain a leading manufacturer of starch and glucose ingredients in Sub-Saharan Africa is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager Mills to lead maintenance and engineering operations at our milling facilities. The role is responsible for maximising plant availability improving maintenance systems managing engineering projects and ensuring operational excellence through safe efficient and reliable plant performance.
Job Description
Role Overview
The Engineering Manager Mills is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving maintenance systems to ensure maximum plant availability operational efficiency and asset reliability at the mill.
The role plays a critical leadership function in supporting the companys Operational Excellence strategy by optimising plant performance managing engineering and maintenance teams driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards.
The incumbent will lead maintenance and engineering activities manage capital expenditure planning and ensure that plant assets operate safely efficiently and sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Maintenance Management
Lead the maintenance and engineering function to ensure optimal plant performance and asset reliability.
Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned to best practice and international standards.
Manage preventative predictive and corrective maintenance programmes to maximise plant availability.
Implement effective maintenance philosophies such as Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Manage engineering contracts maintenance plans and technical projects within the mill.
Identify opportunities for technology improvements innovation and process optimisation.
Financial Management
Manage departmental budgets forecasting and financial reporting.
Drive cost optimisation through improved maintenance efficiency and asset management.
Ensure responsible capital expenditure planning and management of engineering CAPEX projects.
Improve plant productivity while controlling maintenance costs.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Support the implementation of operational excellence initiatives across the mill.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as TQM OE SHEQ and competency development.
Promote a culture of efficiency innovation and operational discipline.
Contribute to plant-level strategic planning and performance KPIs.
People Leadership
Lead develop and manage high-performing engineering and maintenance teams.
Provide coaching mentoring and performance management to ensure continuous development.
Create an environment that promotes engagement accountability and teamwork.
Manage labour relations effectively in a unionised environment ensuring adherence to collective agreements and company policies.
Recruit retain and develop technical talent within the department.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders including Production Supply Chain Finance SHERQ and Human Capital.
Ensure effective collaboration between production and maintenance teams to optimise plant operations.
Manage relationships with external contractors service providers and relevant stakeholders.
Compliance Safety & Sustainability
Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations including OHSA NEMA LRA BCEA and SDA.
Maintain adherence to ISO safety environmental and governance requirements.
Ensure plant and equipment operate efficiently to reduce energy and water consumption.
Minimise environmental impact and support sustainable operations.
Project Management
Initiate and manage engineering improvement and capital projects.
Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and aligned to operational requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
BSc / BTech / HND / N6 in Mechanical Engineering.
Certificate of Competency (Factories) Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) required.
Matric / Grade 12.
Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in engineering management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience managing maintenance teams and engineering operations in a plant or mill environment.
Experience in budget control and financial management within engineering or maintenance functions.
Experience in mechanical and wire trades management will be advantageous.
Experience working in unionised environments is advantageous.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and plant operations.
Knowledge of maintenance systems asset management and reliability engineering.
Ability to manage P&L departmental budgets and capital expenditure.
Understanding of relevant legislation including OHSA environmental and labour legislation.
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as TPM Lean or Operational Excellence.
Ability to develop and implement operational and engineering strategies.
Competencies
Strategic thinking and operational leadership
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting ability
Project and financial management capability
Team leadership and talent development
Communication and stakeholder management
Governance risk and compliance awareness
Customer focus and results orientation
Planning organisation and attention to detail
Required Experience:
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