Job Description

SUMMARY:
-POSITION INFO:A leading manufacturing company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead maintenance strategies, plant optimization, and reliability initiatives at a high-performance production facility. This is a strategic leadership role, requiring technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competence (

) - Factories * Strong continuous improvement and asset management expertise

• Proven experience in budgeting, cost control, and CAPEX planning
• Proficiency in CMMS systems (Maximo, SAP, or equivalent)
• Strong leadership & team management skills, with a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• 8+ years' experience in manufacturing machinery maintenance within a high-volume production environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Drive plant availability, reliability, and efficiency through strategic maintenance initiatives
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Oversee planned maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment longevity
• Budget & Cost Optimization: Develop and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high standards
• Safety & Compliance: Implement and monitor SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality) standards.
• Maintenance Execution: Lead maintenance teams, contractors, and external suppliers to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing principles and process optimization to enhance operational efficiency
• Regulatory & Audit Compliance: Ensure GCC regulatory compliance and mitigate risks to maintain zero major or repeat audit findings
• Asset Management Systems: Utilize CMMS (Maximo, SAP, or similar) to enhance plant performance and reliability.

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