Maintenance Coordinator

Maintenance CoordinatorApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Pietermaritzburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 28, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR002051It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance, including planning and scheduling preventative maintenance tasks, managing work orders, coordinating with external contractors, ensuring equipment uptime, and maintaining accurate maintenance records, all with the primary goal of minimizing production disruptions and maximizing operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Maintain a preventative maintenance system for the Unit Update all schedules on the computerized maintenance system (PRAGMA) Record all maintenance tasks and issue job cards. Order all engineering spares Perform all administrative tasks for the maintenance functions Introduce effective and workable systems and controls to ensure tasks are being performed to maximum efficiency, productivity and security standards Maintain equipment and component ordering on Oracle System Organizing of daily jobs and breakdowns Assist and give guidance with call-out issues Ensure 100% plant-availability at all times Maintain risk, environmental and food safety programs Stores audits. Stores stock control monthly. All engineering reporting. Determine the RCA of sub optimal performance failure, mode, effects and critical ability analysis (FMECA) and implement corrective actions. Compliance with statutory and company requirements at all times. Corporate Governance. Maintenance planning and scheduling Do planned maintenance scheduling, update schedules and sign off on completed schedules Conduct plant inspections, and issue unplanned maintenance schedules Issue job cards and maintenance schedules. Approval of all engineering spares, within budget Ensure quality maintenance is done on maintenance day. CAPEX budgets Understand the plant needs and do CAPEX budget planning (5-year plan) Complete and submit CAPEX motivations as per Tiger requirements People Management Promote a high-performance culture. Identify and develop Talent and competency gap closing actions Instil an environmentally conscious mindset within the manufacturing environment (H2O, noise pollution, utilities, landfill) Compliance with internal ISO14001 and FSCC22000 standards WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE: Minimum Requirement• Grade 12• Diploma in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)• PLC experience.• 7 years in a supervisory role in FMCG accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.