Maintenance Engineering Manager
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About the Role
Our client, a major player in the automotive manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to oversee and optimize all maintenance operations at their extensive facility in Vereeniging . This leadership position is critical for ensuring the uptime, reliability, and efficiency of all production machinery and plant infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing a team of maintenance engineers and technicians, developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, a proven track record in managing maintenance departments, and exceptional leadership and organizational skills. This is a key role within the operations team, crucial for maintaining production continuity and driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production equipment and facilities.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of maintenance engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
- Ensure the efficient and safe execution of all maintenance activities, including reactive maintenance.
- Oversee the maintenance budget, controlling costs and ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Manage spare parts inventory and procurement processes for maintenance consumables and equipment.
- Implement and champion the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management, history tracking, and performance analysis.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to maintenance operations.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing robust preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Strong knowledge of various manufacturing equipment and industrial systems.
- Proficiency in using CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
- Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to Vereeniging , Gauteng.
Benefits
- Highly competitive executive salary package.
- Performance-based annual bonus.
- Comprehensive medical aid and life insurance.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Generous pension fund and provident fund.
- Significant opportunities for career progression.
- Access to advanced training and development programs.
- Relocation assistance provided.
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