MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Duties:

• Ensure the department operates in accordance with Environmental and H&S Legislation at all times
• Conduct monthly inspections and compile an ongoing preventative maintenance check list.
• Participate in production meetings to ensure smooth running operations
• Manage maintenance employees ensuring effective deployment of a motivated and responsible team
• Manage maintenance plan and coordinate maintenance activities daily
• Manage breakdowns and emergencies
• Manage department budget through daily expense control, motivation and implementation
• Build and maintain relationships with approved contractors and service providers, ensuring critical resources are maintained effectively
• Comply with ISO accreditation requirements by ensuring respective ISO standards are always met.
• Ensure that all tools and maintenance equipment is properly maintained and available for use.
• Ensure excellent communication between maintenance and other departments.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical / Electrical (B.Eng. or B. Tech) or qualified Millwright
• Be comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing and ISO accredited environment
• Focused and detail orientated
• At least 5-6 years’ managerial experience.
• Good Administrative skills, with an excellent understanding of project costing, expense control and budgets
• Good knowledge of MS Office packages
• Full understanding of OHS act and all legal requirements
• ISO standard knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Team Player
• Must have a valid Code 8 driver’s license, with own reliable transport