Maintenance Manager (250K)

Sheer Logic Management Consultants (SLMC) was incorporated in 1997 as a limited liability company whose overall aim is to provide Human Resource consultancy and training services to a diverse set of industries and economic sectors; both private and public. Our Mission Improve the operational effectiveness of our client, by developing solutions that bui…

Maintenance Manager (250K)

About the Role

• Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimising equipment performance, minimising downtime, managing maintenance costs, and ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, and statutory requirements.

• The role will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop maintenance teams, and ensure the effective implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning and Equipment Reliability

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability and minimise maintenance costs.

• Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures and performance losses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and prevent recurrence.

• Provide technical guidance on equipment maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and procurement requirements.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation to support planning, performance monitoring, and decision-making.

• Support and develop autonomous maintenance teams to enhance equipment ownership and operational efficiency.

Project Planning and Implementation

• Identify capital expenditure (CAPEX) and major repair and maintenance projects in collaboration with plant leadership and other departments.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering projects to ensure delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings for equipment installations, fabrication, and modification projects.

• Monitor the availability of critical machine spares and coordinate timely replenishment.

• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend appropriate maintenance, replacement, or modification strategies.

Compliance, Inspections and Statutory Requirements

• Ensure timely completion of statutory inspections for machinery, boilers, fire safety equipment, lifting equipment, and other relevant plant utilities.

• Ensure maintenance activities and engineering projects comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements.

• Coordinate inspections, audits, and maintenance services to maintain operational compliance.

• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

• Ensure maintenance processes comply with applicable Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements, including ISO 22000:2018 where applicable.

• Uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during maintenance activities.