Maintenance Executive at AVI Limited

Introduction

A role has been created for a Maintenance Executive for National Brands Ltd., reporting to the Operations Director. The main purpose of the role is to implement and sustain world-class maintenance management practices into the organisation to achieve maintenance excellence across multiple factories within South Africa. The role is specifically focused on leading and improving the execution of maintenance of FMCG manufacturing, processing and packaging equipment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for maintenance management and the ability to lead this critical function at a national executive level.

Responsibilities

• Maximize production equipment reliability, availability and performance through appropriate TPM and RCM practices
• Optimize the maintenance mix for equipment: Preventative Maintenance, Shutdowns, Condition Monitoring, Autonomous Maintenance / Operator based maintenance, opportunistic work and effective cleaning and lubrication strategies
• Manage the relationships with key OEM’s and monitor and manage the KPI’s of OEM Service level agreements
• National ownership of CMMS software - Implementation, improvement, effective use and appropriate reporting practises
• Standardise problem-solving practices and Root Cause Analysis within maintenance
• Identify specific needs and develop specialist maintenance skills within factory structures, in close cooperation with the Manufacturing Training Manager and Industrial Systems Manager. This includes the shared learning methods of a Communities of Practice program.
• Interface with and support the capital project team during the entire project cycle to accelerate equipment selection, commissioning, performance ramp-up and maintenance integration
• Functional integration and cooperation between production and maintenance

Qualifications and Experience required

• B.Sc (Mechanical) Engineering
• ECSA Pr. Eng certification ideal
• Master’s Degree qualification preferred
• Minimum 15 years in engineering and maintenance management within the FMCG or manufacturing industry
• Proven experience in implementing maintenance practices, such as TPM, RCM, LEAN maintenance etc.
• Ability to travel frequently (mostly within SA)