Maintenance Manager

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Reference: MID676

Location: Vereeniging Gauteng Position Type: Permanent

A well-established manufacturing company in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead its maintenance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all maintenance activities ensuring maximum equipment reliability minimizing downtime implementing preventative maintenance strategies and leading a team of maintenance personnel to support efficient production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee all plant maintenance activities including electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and instrumentation systems.

Develop implement and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

Lead mentor and supervise maintenance personnel and contractors.

Ensure the efficient maintenance and repair of conventional and CNC machinery.

Oversee PLC fault finding electrical maintenance drives and control systems.

Manage boiler maintenance inspections and compliance requirements.

Coordinate fabrication welding and general engineering maintenance activities.

Interpret and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Develop and maintain maintenance procedures standards and best practices.

Manage ISO maintenance schedules records and document control systems.

Oversee crane maintenance and statutory inspections.

Ensure the reliability and maintenance of thermal coupling systems and associated equipment.

Manage instrumentation maintenance and fault-finding activities.

Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Plan and manage maintenance shutdowns and major repair projects.

Liaise with suppliers contractors and service providers to ensure quality workmanship and cost-effective solutions.

Manage maintenance budgets spares inventory and procurement requirements.

Ensure compliance with health safety environmental quality and housekeeping standards.

Drive a culture of safety accountability and operational excellence within the maintenance department.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified Millwright Mechanical Electrical or related Engineering qualification.

Minimum 510 years maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager Maintenance Superintendent or Senior Maintenance Supervisor role.

Strong knowledge of PLC fault finding electrical systems drives boilers instrumentation fabrication and welding.

Experience maintaining conventional and CNC machinery.

Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance principles.

Experience implementing and managing maintenance systems procedures and schedules.

Knowledge of ISO maintenance systems and document control.

Experience managing maintenance teams contractors and service providers.

Budget management and maintenance planning experience will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Strong planning scheduling and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Results-driven with a proactive approach to maintenance management.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

High regard for safety quality and operational excellence.

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Application Information:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV qualifications and supporting documentation.

Reference: MID676 Email:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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