Engineering Manager (FMCG)

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

• Develop and implement preventative,predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
• Ensure maximum plant availability,reliability, and performance of production equipment
• Manage maintenance budgets, costs, andcapital expenditure
• Oversee breakdown analysis and root causeinvestigations with corrective actions
• Ensure availability of critical spares andeffective inventory control
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering andmaintenance teams (artisans, technicians, planners)
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation,company policies, and union agreements where applicable
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability,and continuous improvement
• Manage contractor performance and servicelevel agreements
• Ensure compliance with the OccupationalHealth and Safety Act (OHSA) and related regulations
• Ensure plant, equipment, and utilities meetstatutory and audit requirements
• Support food safety, quality, and hygienestandards (e.g. FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, GMP)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives(TPM, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Lead or support engineering-related capitalprojects and plant upgrades
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency,reduce downtime, and optimise energy usage
• Collaborate with production, quality, andsupply chain teams to meet operational targets

Requirements

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical, Electrical,or Industrial Engineering
• Trade test or additional technicalqualifications – advantageous
• Minimum 7–10 years’ engineering experience inan FMCG manufacturing environment
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in anengineering or maintenance management role
• Proven experience in high-speed productionlines and automated equipment
• Experience managing multidisciplinaryengineering teams
• Strong knowledge of FMCG production processesand utilities (boilers, compressors, refrigeration, HVAC)
• Understanding of PLCs, automation, andcontrol systems
• Solid knowledge of maintenance best practicesand reliability engineering
• Budgeting, capex planning, and projectmanagement experience

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