Our client is searching for a Maintenance Manager to join their team in Mpumalanga. KEY RESULT AREASPlant MaintenancePlanning & undertaking scheduled maintenanceManage and set targets for the departmentResponding to breakdownsManaging stocks of supplies and equipmentManage the shutdown plan for each monthly and annual maintenance shutStandardization of equipment throughout the factoryRender engineering solutions when requiredOptimize plant availability by identifying bottlenecks and providing suitable solutions.Ensure Plant up-time according to agreed standardsEnsure the site is maintained according to agreed standardsAssess machinery and equipment maintenance needs and develop an effective preventative maintenance planDevelop an effective manpower plan and manage subordinates according to agreed KPAs: Engineering and Site ServicesEnsure adequate planned maintenance implementation program and an adequate response time to unplanned maintenance (breakdowns)Measure and analyse trends to develop improvement programsAssist with the conduct of root cause analysis and propose improvement plansDevelop implementation program for improvement plansHealth, Safety and Environmental complianceHuman Resources and Employee RelationsRecruitment and contracting of employees in line with the needs of the engineering departmentActively manage employee relationsEnsure appropriate employee development and trainingHealth, Safety EnvironmentEnsure that all OHS Act and Environmental legal requirements are metConduct risk assessments and implement action plans to minimize risksProcurement and Cost ManagementManage spending against the budgetEstimation of maintenance cost and evaluation of alternativesEnsure appropriate stockholding of critical spares with due regard for working capital implicationsFinancial & BudgetingResponsible for the annual maintenance budgetRegular review of variance statementsAdministrationPrepare monthly maintenance reportMaintain general oversight and ensure the accuracy of maintenance recordsREQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCEFive years experience in mechanical/electrical process engineeringProven experience in maintenance and planning systemsProven managerial experience in an engineering department. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or similarGCC (Government Certificate for Factories) essentialDESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALITIESCritical Thinking – ability to analyze and evaluate informationProblem Solving – ability to review and identify relevant elements to make valid judgment decisionsStrategic Thinking – has a holistic overview of the operation, current and futureLeadership – encourages, imparts information, motivates and sets objectives for staff and supports outcomes