General Maintenance Manager (Maintenance / Repairs / agriculture)

Job Description

Reference Number: GMMDS645

Job Description:

To plan, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of client’s facilities, equipment and machineries to ensure they are in optimal condition for the achievement of company’s objectives

Responsibilities:

Oversee the maintenance and repairs of equipment, tools and machineries used for daily business operations
Lead all facilities, machineries, and equipment maintenance and improvement efforts
Oversee timely repair and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and machineries
Champion periodic audit of company tools and equipment and prompt repairs or replacement where necessary
Prepare annual maintenance budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals in compliance with company policy guidelines
Work with the Head, Human Resources to establish maintenance process metrics and develop a system to achieve and maintain unit performance at targeted level
Maintain manufacturing assets and facilities, machinery parts inventory; monitor purchase orders, and invoice approvals
Contribute to the design and implementation of best practice facility and machinery maintenance strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve overall company performance
Build, nurture and maintain healthy relationships with internal and external customers of the maintenance unit
Work with the HSE Manager to put in place mechanisms to reduce operational risks at the maintenance workshop
Promote a positive team atmosphere and establish a good working relationship with all maintenance staff (casual and permanent)
Make recommendations (if need be) with good business justification for the acquisition of more equipment and tools for production activities
Oversee daily operations of direct and indirect reports in the office and in the maintenance workshop
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources if need be Participate in skill enhancement programmes required for self and team members through field days and any courses that relate to their responsibilities
Make periodic (monthly or periodic) presentation on maintenance activities to the Chief Operating Officer
Any other duties as assigned by the COO

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or HND in a similar discipline is preferred.
Minimum of 15 years cognate experience in facility and machinery management
Post graduate qualifications (MBA) will be an added advantage

If you wish to apply for the position please follow the application link.

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Dylan Smuts

Recruitment Consultant

Banking and Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

About Company
CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.