Maintenance Manager
2026-03-26 - 2026-04-25
Permanent
E.L003187
Automotive
Eastern Cape, Kariega / Uitenhage
Negotiable Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)
New vacancy!! Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Maintenance Manager to join their team in Kariega/Uitenhage.
Skills
Automotive SectorElectrical EngineeringMaintenance ManagerMaintenance Planning
Job Description: 
  • Direct the manufacturing engineers/ process specialists, in defining technical specifications for new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities including leading the projects launches and production transfers.
  • Direct and coordinate both repair and preventative maintenance requirements for all equipment in the plant.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts: propose and implement continuous productivity, efficiency and quality improvement actions for the facility.
  • Support the development of target material & information flow analysis and plant layout.
  • Develop capital budget requirements to adhere to established facility standards.
  • Define and monitor quality, cost and delivery objectives given to external companies when intervening: subcontracting, ordinary and major maintenance actions, energy, security systems.
  • Direct the management of spare parts and consumables warehouses for the plant.
  • Recommend safety policies and assure safety/legal controls are tested and reliable.
  • Be responsible for the computer aided maintenance management system for the plant.
  • Ensure the continuous development and coaching of maintenance & manufacturing engineering team.
  • Direct plant manufacturing engineering standard applications and strategic intent.
Job Requirements: 
  • Degree in engineering, with a specialisation in mechanics and automation.
  • At least 7 years of maintenance/engineering experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in managerial positions.
  • Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety & Environment skills.
For more information please contact:
Bridgette Groep