Maintenance Manager Jobs in Olifantsfontein

A client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Maintenance Manager, with plastics experience preferable, to join its team in Olifantsfontein. This full-time role leads a maintenance team of 11 staff members, plus contractors, and keeps plant equipment running safely and efficiently.

About the company and the work

The role is offered through AtripleA recruitment & temps for a manufacturing client. The work covers plant maintenance, safety, audits and improvement projects, with close coordination between maintenance, production and quality teams.

Role details and duties

• Manage 11 staff members and contractors.
• Hold daily management meetings and monthly meetings with maintenance staff on plant performance.
• Carry out safety inspections, and support customer and head office audits.
• Run weekly plant production audits.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and work with the production department.
• Work with the quality department so maintenance staff take part effectively.
• Communicate regularly with maintenance staff, individually and as a group.
• Hire maintenance personnel and carry out performance reviews and disciplinary hearings.
• Run projects that improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Track, analyse and improve maintenance measures such as asset use and maintenance costs.
• Direct, maintain and enforce the safety programme.
• Set objectives and take part in performance reviews of plant performance.
• Start, run and manage the plant maintenance programme based on best practice in the motor industry.
• Monitor stores and equipment use and inventories.
• Plan and carry out plant improvements, new machine installations and expansions.
• Keep operating and training manuals updated, and make sure staff are trained on the latest procedures.
• Monitor and analyse plant equipment and systems, and review them constantly to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Maintain and repair maintenance shop equipment, and maintain a computerised maintenance system.
• Prepare reports, analyse data and recommend improvements to plant operations.
• Supervise plant maintenance personnel, and make sure staff are trained, equipped and motivated.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Qualified Electrician.
• Certificate in Supervisory Management.
• Five to six years of maintenance experience.
• Three to four years in a management capacity.
• Plastics manufacturing experience is highly advantageous.
• Other skills required include Sypro as well as MS Office.
• Must be English and Afrikaans speaking.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on JobMail, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original JobMail advert, and be wary of anyone asking you for payment to apply for a job.

Practical tips

• Highlight maintenance management experience, team size and plant types you have run.
• Show plastics manufacturing experience clearly, if you have it.
• Mention Sypro and MS Office experience, and any safety or audit work.
• Be ready with examples of reducing downtime and operating costs.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original JobMail listing and follow its application instructions there. The advert lists a salary of R45 000, negotiable.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment, an interview or any salary. Always check the original advert for the full details before you apply.

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