Maintenance Manager

Company:
RCL Foods

Functions:
Engineering

Job Type Classification:
Permanent

Location - Town / City:
Polokwane

Job Description:
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters. Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and experience Maintenance Manager to join our Baking Business Unit based in Polokwane . The purpose of the Maintenance Manager is to manage the maintenance activities of a bakery to maximize equipment availability, performance and quality of product at the lowest cost in accordance with strict safety, health, environmental, food safety and risk requirements. To manage the facility maintenance requirements at two distribution depots and to lead the maintenance team.

Minimum Requirements:
Must have an Engineering Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrotechnical (heavy current – fields). Minimum N6 certificate with a trade test as a Millwright. Wireman’s license will be advantageous. A certificate of competence in FSSC22000 will be advantageous. A relevant and recent PLC course will be advantageous. 5 years hand-on experience as a Maintenance Manager in a Bakery or FMCG environment with complex and yield-sensitive manufacturing equipment that operates on a continuous basis, 7 days a week. A strong operating knowledge and demonstrated capability in both planned preventative maintenance systems and in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measurement systems gained over a period of at least 3 years. Must understand ladder/STL and gate logic and be able to interpret control system drawings. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Hold GMR2.1 accountability for engineering and maintenance operations. Develop and manage a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system. Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, on time, cost-effectively, and to standard. Promote health, safety, environmental, and food safety awareness (HACCP compliance). Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to ensure a safe work environment. Perform food safety audits and improve pre-requisite programmes. Ensure optimal performance and availability of all plant equipment. Respond promptly to breakdowns and minimise downtime. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve OEE and reduce costs. Manage contractors and ensure compliance with safety and technical standards. Plan and manage maintenance budgets (Capex and Opex). Lead, manage, train, and develop the maintenance team. Ensure adequate resources, spares, and scheduling to meet operational needs. Produce maintenance performance reports and track KPIs. Support plant objectives and ensure SLA delivery. Drive compliance with company policies, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence. Make critical decisions, including stopping production for safety or quality. Participate in audits, shutdown planning, and project implementation. Maintain a motivated, high-performing team culture.