Senior Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Recruiter

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref

1680723496

Date posted

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Maintenance Manager for a leading plastics industry client based in Cape Town. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a high-performing maintenance function within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable plant operations that directly support production excellence and business performance. Key Responsibilities Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives Manage CMMS systems, maintenance planning, and asset control Ensure high equipment uptime and support overall plant OEE Oversee facilities, utilities, contractors, and shutdown planning Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations (GMR 2.1) Lead machinery risk assessments, safety compliance, and statutory inspections Manage maintenance budgets, CAPEX projects, and spare parts inventory Develop and lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, H&S, and Supply Chain teams Minimum Requirements Grade 12 National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field Trade Test (Millwright / Electrician / Instrumentation) advantageous 7–10 years’ industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing Minimum 3–5 years in a maintenance leadership role Strong experience with CMMS, TPM, RCM, FMEA, and reliability engineering Proven experience improving plant availability and reducing breakdowns Strong knowledge of machinery safety, utilities, and statutory compliance Experience within plastics or packaging manufacturing preferred Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability Project management and budgeting experience Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work effectively under pressure High attention to detail and safety standards If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.