Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the maintenance department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
• Maintain OEE on all equipment in line with company specifications
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, including routine inspections, repairs, and equipment overhauls
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the maintenance team, troubleshooting complex issues as they arise
• Monitor and maintain inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for timely repairs and replacements
• Management of contractors
• Ensure that the maintenance function operates in accordance with the relevant legislation, including but not limited to OHS Act and By-Laws. Ensure adherence with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Inspect building structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations. Oversee building projects and renovations
• Review utility consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, health and security standards and energy efficiency requirements.
• Identification of training needs for subordinates to aid achieving objectives

Qualification and Experience:

• A Matric Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years working experience in plant maintenance, preferably in the Automotive industry, with 3 years in a managerial position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulics and mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of tooling, equipment, engineering specifications, and cost reduction methods in automotive applications
• ·Working knowledge of the IATF 16949, ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act
• Problem-solving and analytical Skills
• Planning and Organisational Skills
• Knowledge of facilities management
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Attention to detailf
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented and multi-cultural environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills