Engineering Manager - Festive

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead maintenance and engineering operations within a fast-paced poultry production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliableand cost-effective plant operations while driving continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in high-performance environments and enjoys solving complex operational challenges.

• Must be in possession of an Electrical / Mechanical Engineers Certificate of Competency for Factories.
• Should have an electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.

• At least 10 years' maintenance / engineering experience within a Poultry / FMCG / Food manufacturing environment.
• Must have a clear and proven ability to operate within a pressurized and fast paced production environment.
• Knowledge of the 20 Keys Program will be an added advantage.

• Safe operation of the processing and utilities plant as per the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Effective management of downtimethrough focused and results driven management strategies.
• Planning, costing and execution of capital projects.
• Compiling of annual maintenance budget.
• Overall cost control within maintenance environment.
• Managing of a large engineering/maintenance labour compliment.
• Implementation and maintenance of various 20 Keys projects within the engineering/ Maintenance department.
• Enforcing and maintaining continued sustainability projects within the engineering department as per group policy.
• Daily interaction with various departmental and inter-Group role players at senior managerial level.