Maintenance Manager

Johannesburg South
Salary: R22 000.00 - R30 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG Manufacturing
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Bonus Training Parking Maternity Leave
Reference: 2365811

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Vacancy Details

Employer: PPC Recruitment

TO START ASAP !!!

One of the leading manufacturing companies is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimisation of injection moulding machines, automation systems, factory infrastructure, and auxiliary equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising equipment availability, reducing unplanned downtime, leading the maintenance team, and driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives. This role is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, safety compliance, and the overall reliability of manufacturing operations.

Required Skills

Hydraulics, Pneumatics, And Electrical Fault-Finding: 4 to 5 years
PLC Programming And Fault Diagnosis: 4 to 5 years
Team Supervision, Contractor Management, And Budget Control: 4 to 5 years
TPM, And OEE-Driven Maintenance Practices : 4 to 5 years
LC Systems: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Or Omron.: 4 to 5 years
Red Seal Millwright Trade Certificate: 4 to 5 years
2 Years In A Supervisory Or Management: 2 to 3 years

Candidate Requirements

Red Seal Millwright Trade Certificate — preferable but not essential.
Relevant technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (N6 / National Diploma or equivalent) is advantageous.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity — essential.
Demonstrated experience with robotics and industrial automation systems — highly advantageous.
Strong working knowledge of PLC systems: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Omron.
Solid competency in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical fault-finding and repair.
Exposure to lean manufacturing, TPM, and OEE-driven maintenance practices preferred.
Experience in a quality-managed environment (ISO 9001 or similar) is advantageous
Technical
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
PLC programming and fault diagnosis
Mechanical and electrical systems integration
Planned maintenance systems and record-keeping
General factory and building services maintenance
Team supervision, contractor management, and budget control