Our client is searching for a

Maintenance Manager

to join their team in Mpumalanga.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Plant Maintenance
Planning & undertaking scheduled maintenance
Manage and set targets for the department
Responding to breakdowns
Managing stocks of supplies and equipment
Manage the shutdown plan for each monthly and annual maintenance shut
Standardization of equipment throughout the factory
Render engineering solutions when required
Optimize plant availability by identifying bottlenecks and providing suitable solutions.

Ensure Plant up-time according to agreed standards
Ensure the site is maintained according to agreed standards
Assess machinery and equipment maintenance needs and develop an effective preventative maintenance plan
Develop an effective manpower plan and manage subordinates according to agreed KPAs: Engineering and Site Services
Ensure adequate planned maintenance implementation program and an adequate response time to unplanned maintenance (breakdowns)
Measure and analyse trends to develop improvement programs
Assist with the conduct of root cause analysis and propose improvement plans
Develop implementation program for improvement plans
Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
Human Resources and Employee Relations
Recruitment and contracting of employees in line with the needs of the engineering department
Actively manage employee relations
Ensure appropriate employee development and training
Health, Safety Environment
Ensure that all OHS Act and Environmental legal requirements are met
Conduct risk assessments and implement action plans to minimize risks
Procurement and Cost Management
Manage spending against the budget
Estimation of maintenance cost and evaluation of alternatives
Ensure appropriate stockholding of critical spares with due regard for working capital implications
Financial & Budgeting
Responsible for the annual maintenance budget
Regular review of variance statements
Administration
Prepare monthly maintenance report
Maintain general oversight and ensure the accuracy of maintenance records
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Five years experience in mechanical/electrical process engineering
Proven experience in maintenance and planning systems
Proven managerial experience in an engineering department.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or similar
GCC (Government Certificate for Factories) essential
DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALITIES
Critical Thinking – ability to analyze and evaluate information
Problem Solving – ability to review and identify relevant elements to make valid judgment decisions
Strategic Thinking – has a holistic overview of the operation, current and future
Leadership – encourages, imparts information, motivates and sets objectives for staff and supports outcomes