Regional Maintenance Manager

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Play a strategic leadership role in shaping and implementing the Company’s asset management strategy while ensuring contractual compliance and operational excellence.
• Lead and mentor maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Conduct monthly GMR 2.1 plant inspections and audits, ensuring timely corrective actions and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop implementation of Company’s asset management policy, strategy and objectives.
• Manage the maintenance processes to ensure the optimal functioning of production processes / operations.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, contractual agreements and safety guidelines.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including spares and asset lifecycle management.
• Champion technology-driven maintenance practices, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and digital maintenance systems.
• Manage condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis and infrared scanning to improve asset reliability.
• Develop and maintain operational and strategic maintenance reports to support data-driven decision making.
• Coordinate with suppliers and service providers regarding spares, equipment and materials.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and spares management systems are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Provide guidance on breakdowns, corrective maintenance and root cause analysis to minimise downtime and improve system performance.
• Conduct maintenance audits and compile corrective action plans.
• Maintain effective administration, reporting and control procedures to meet performance objectives.
• Ensure efficient resource planning and management to achieve operational targets.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction by delivering professional and reliable service.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration between sites and the engineering department to strengthen organisational capability.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance strategy, asset management and reliability improvement.
• Strong leadership capability with proven experience in coaching and mentoring technical teams.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office and CMMS experience.
• Strong business and management skills, including prioritisation, coordination, planning and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical ability and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience in planned maintenance and project management