Engineering Manager KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa
full-time
Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact!
We're seeking a Engineering Manager to drive success at NBL Westmead Biscuits in Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal. This role is designed to be responsible for the outputs of a team of more than 40 people that promote the engineering effort for the facility, including the maintenance manager and related structures, engineering stores, maintenance planning, software specialist, artisans, electricians, instrumentation technicians, facility handymen and other.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Operations Executive
Direct Reports: 4
Key Areas of Impact:
SHE
GMR 2(1) site appointment
Collaborate with site risk department on all risk compliance
Implementing improvement opportunities identified through hygiene surveys including asbestos, illumination, ergonomics, lighting, thermal stress, noise, airborne pollutants, air quality, hazardous chemical agents, vibration and ventilation.
Site risk management: risk audits, site security, ISO 14000& 45000 accreditation
Fire systems compliance with ASIB regulations and the relevant SANS standards
Municipal and legal site compliance
Electrical instillations in hazardous locations, gas installations, asbestos abatement and pressure equipment compliance.
People Management
Ensure appropriate team structure that is aligned with the site engineering and maintenance strategy and proper manufacturing support
Develop and maintain artisan competencies
Manage morale of engineering team
Team goal setting and performance appraisal and management
Maintenance Budget
Compile and manage annual maintenance budgets
Compile five-year site strategic maintenance budget, including facilities and utilities upgrades for CAPEX
Monthly maintenance cost control and reporting
Cost reduction and productivity initiatives
Critical spares identification, management and control
Plant and Services Availability
Equipment availability management
Equipment MTBF and MTTR improvement
Equipment shutdown management and PM schedules
Co-ordinate OEM support on critical equipment
Breakdown, condition monitoring, corrective, preventive maintenance management
Understanding of key operational KPI's (OEE, ATP, GA, B&R and customer complaints) and the impact that equipment reliability has on them.
Maintenance Department Performance
KPI's tracking and reporting
Employee management and control
Maintenance system improvement and strategy
Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
Foreman and artisan leadership, training and development
ERP system improvement
CMMS system improvement
Maintenance for food safety ensuring adherence to AIB and FSSC standard requirements
Maintenance Systems Improvement and Strategy
Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
Root Cause Analysis
Support World Class Manufacturing strategy
Team structure to match strategy
Implement and maintain appropriate engineering standards
Site Services Management
Water and energy reporting and sustainability improvement
Compressed air, natural gas, refrigeration, solar systems and borehole water, effluent, electricity, generators and infrastructure maintenance
Building and facilities management in line with the relevant standards
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
5 years' experience as an Engineering Manager within the Manufacturing industry
Ideally 3 years within an FMCG environment as an Engineering Manager and/or Maintenance Manager
5 years' people management experience
Experience working with Packaging Machinery advantageous
Previous experience in food manufacturing highly advantageous
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
Completed Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
Post-graduate degree advantageous
Certificated Engineer (GCC Factories) Non-Negotiable
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
Maintenance systems and measures
OHS Act knowledge and experience
Equipment technical support (mechanical, electrical, process and control and automation)
Utilities (compressed air, electrical, refrigeration, water, effluent, fire systems)
Food safety requirements, such as HACCP and AIB would be ideal
Initiating and leading projects
Closing Date 07 October 2026