We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Maintenance Manager for a leading plastics industry client based in Cape Town. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a high-performing maintenance function within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable plant operations that directly support production excellence and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
• Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage CMMS systems, maintenance planning, and asset control
• Ensure high equipment uptime and support overall plant OEE
• Oversee facilities, utilities, contractors, and shutdown planning
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations (GMR 2.1)
• Lead machinery risk assessments, safety compliance, and statutory inspections
• Manage maintenance budgets, CAPEX projects, and spare parts inventory
• Develop and lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, H&S, and Supply Chain teams

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
• Trade Test (Millwright / Electrician / Instrumentation) advantageous
• 7–10 years’ industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing
• Minimum 3–5 years in a maintenance leadership role
• Strong experience with CMMS, TPM, RCM, FMEA, and reliability engineering
• Proven experience improving plant availability and reducing breakdowns
• Strong knowledge of machinery safety, utilities, and statutory compliance
• Experience within plastics or packaging manufacturing preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Project management and budgeting experience
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• High attention to detail and safety standards

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.