Requirements:
Tertiary Engineering qualification essential (B Tech, B Sc Eng, or similar).
3-5 years of related experience.
Proven track record in managing engineering within an FMCG environment.
Hands-on engineering background with expertise in mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance (breakdown, predictive, preventative).
Strong analytical skills and a holistic approach to developing initiatives.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
Solid people management and Capex project management experience.
Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety, and Food Safety systems and standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify maintenance improvement opportunities through in-depth analysis and strong stakeholder relationships.
Manage capital expenditure and lead capital projects across businesses/categories.
Develop strategies to enhance engineering services, performance, and operational efficiency.
Approve engineering designs to ensure compliance with engineering principles and standards.
Perform inspections/audits to ensure adherence to proper procedures.
Oversee all Safety, Health, and Environmental aspects related to projects and maintain/improve all systems and standards.
Control budget for relevant overhead and project expenditure.
Coordinate with service providers and outside contractors to ensure optimal performance.
Maintain an adequate stock of relevant machine spares.
Complete various factory projects and installations as per the scope of work.
Order raw materials for maintenance jobs.
Design and build various prototypes.
Assess and ensure high standards for all completed work.
Inspect building and maintenance quality.
Execute work according to safety standards.
Supervise the maintenance and cleaning teams.
Attend to plant and machinery breakdowns.
Review and monitor jobs completed by the maintenance team and their timesheets.
Plan and implement preventative maintenance.
Control and manage job cards.
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