Maintenance Manager – Talent Pool (Multi-regional) - Rainbow Chicken
Trending Talent SolutionsWes-Kaap, South Africa3 days ago
Job descriptionProvide input into the regional Operations strategy, based on a 1-year view of requirements. Excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering, with ammonia refrigeration experience. Thorough understanding of OHSACT, 85 of 1993. Thorough understanding of FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO14000, ISO18000 policies and procedures. Thorough understanding of The Labour Relations Act. Excellent people management and leadership skills. Attention to detail. Plan and implement a maintenance programme for regional depot refrigeration systems and material handling equipment to minimise downtime and costs. Oversee major repairs and maintenance on all utilities and infrastructure. Manage day-to-day engineering functions including operational projects, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and scope. Drive asset productivity through agreed KPIs and efficiencies. Report daily on actual KPIs vs. budget and address non-conformance proactively. Manage maintenance staff time-keeping, leave rosters, and attendance. Coordinate planned maintenance with other functional areas to ensure operational efficiency. Implement asset productivity and care plans through : Planned maintenance strategy and tactics. Root cause analysis of breakdowns. Identification and escalation of high-risk issues. Delegation of resources to planned and reactive maintenance. Drive workshop appearance and image through housekeeping and frontline interaction. Ensure continuous improvement of plant and equipment efficiencies and effectiveness. Manage costs to ensure lowest cost production and optimal asset utilization. Develop and implement an effective planned preventative maintenance system. Oversee major repairs and breakdowns to minimize costs. Drive daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance planning with the assistance of the planner. Strategize CAPEX focus to reduce downtime and improve equipment efficiency. Ensure health, safety, environmental, and food quality standards are met when specifying new equipment. Process change control documentation for equipment and plant changes with audit-ready records. Manage and control the fixed asset register and ensure updates per policy. Ensure all project work is completed to the highest standard. Manage building and construction projects or liaise with external project management specialists. Prepare conceptual designs and preliminary costing estimates for CAPEX. Liaise with consultants (civil engineers, quantity surveyors, electrical engineers, local authorities). Ensure project spend is contained within authorized CAPEX. Develop regional expansion strategies aligned with national and group strategies. Monitor consumption patterns and costs for : Rates and taxes Water and sewerage Power Refuse removal Facilitate service level achievement and cost reduction opportunities. Act as GMR 2(1) appointee for the site under OHSACT. Enforce compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food quality standards. Ensure facilities comply with legal requirements in design, use, and maintenance. Ensure electrical equipment and installations meet statutory and business needs. Implement occupational health and safety compliance. Ensure building and equipment usage aligns with risk, security, safety, HACCP, and ISO standards within TIMS. Apply TIMS documentation consistently across maintenance. Monitor and verify contractor compliance with OHSACT and authorize access. Identify opportunities for improved practices in ISO, environmental, health, safety, and feed safety. Supervise and assign maintenance work to contractors daily with clear accountability. Monitor contractor compliance with OHSACT and ensure proper induction, safety file readiness, and task competence. Support warehousing and transportation in achieving service and efficiency KPIs through planned maintenance. Implement and encourage cost-cutting initiatives that do not compromise long-term sustainability. Lead the maintenance team toward meeting targets through communication and full use of the talent management system. Implement succession plans to develop future leaders and specialists. Implement training and development programmes using available opportunities or by contributing to new solutions with training specialists. Conduct regular performance appraisals and cascade the process throughout the team. Conduct meetings, maintain records, and ensure delivery of agreed action plans. Ensure all relevant maintenance meetings take place. Implement disciplinary procedures when necessary. Make operational decisions within scope to meet deadlines and quality / output requirements. Solve operational and resourcing problems within responsibility. Identify and implement innovations to improve equipment efficiency and reduce costs. Proactively identify functional problems and conduct root cause analysis to provide permanent solutions. Recommend solutions based on sound research and information. Regularly review and monitor work progress, rescheduling and reprioritizing as needed to meet business requirements.
For decades, Rainbow Chicken has been a trusted name in South Africa’s poultry industry — known for quality, resilience, and innovation. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for exceptional leaders to help shape the next chapter of our journey.
This opportunity is part of our Management Talent Pool — a proactive initiative to identify and engage top talent ahead of future leadership needs. While there may not be an immediate vacancy, joining the talent pool means you’ll be considered for upcoming roles aligned to your skills and experience as they arise.
If you’re passionate about driving excellence, sustainability, and feeding the nation, we invite you to express interest and become part of our pipeline for future leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- 3-year Engineering diploma – Mechanical / Engineering
- Trade Test (preferable)
- A GCC (Factories) qualification is not mandatory for this role, however significant progress towards obtaining a GCC in the near future must be demonstrated.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar environment of which at least 5 years should have been in a supervisory or management capacity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Execution
Knowledge and Skills
Operational Maintenance Management
Maintenance and Planning
Project Management
Utilities Monitoring
Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHREQ)
Outsourced Contractor Management
Customer Service Management
Financial Management
Team Management
Problem Solving and Innovation
South Africa
Published Date : 02 October 2025
Closing Date : 30 June 2026
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