Our client is searching for a Maintenance Manager to join their team in Mpumalanga. KEY RESULT AREAS Plant Maintenance Planning & undertaking scheduled maintenance Manage and set targets for the department Responding to breakdowns Managing stocks of supplies and equipment Manage the shutdown plan for each monthly and annual maintenance shut Standardization of equipment throughout the factory Render engineering solutions when required Optimize plant availability by identifying bottlenecks and providing suitable solutions. Ensure Plant up-time according to agreed standards Ensure the site is maintained according to agreed standards Assess machinery and equipment maintenance needs and develop an effective preventative maintenance plan Develop an effective manpower plan and manage subordinates according to agreed KPAs: Engineering and Site Services Ensure adequate planned maintenance implementation program and an adequate response time to unplanned maintenance (breakdowns) Measure and analyse trends to develop improvement programs Assist with the conduct of root cause analysis and propose improvement plans Develop implementation program for improvement plans Health, Safety and Environmental compliance Human Resources and Employee Relations Recruitment and contracting of employees in line with the needs of the engineering department Actively manage employee relations Ensure appropriate employee development and training Health, Safety Environment Ensure that all OHS Act and Environmental legal requirements are met Conduct risk assessments and implement action plans to minimize risks Procurement and Cost Management Manage spending against the budget Estimation of maintenance cost and evaluation of alternatives Ensure appropriate stockholding of critical spares with due regard for working capital implications Financial & Budgeting Responsible for the annual maintenance budget Regular review of variance statements Administration Prepare monthly maintenance report Maintain general oversight and ensure the accuracy of maintenance records REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Five years experience in mechanical/electrical process engineering Proven experience in maintenance and planning systems Proven managerial experience in an engineering department. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or similar GCC (Government Certificate for Factories) essential DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALITIES Critical Thinking – ability to analyze and evaluate information Problem Solving – ability to review and identify relevant elements to make valid judgment decisions Strategic Thinking – has a holistic overview of the operation, current and future Leadership – encourages, imparts information, motivates and sets objectives for staff and supports outcomes