Maintenance Manager - Bakery

Our client, a prominent leader in the FMCG sector, is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager to oversee engineering operations within a high-speed production environment. This is a strategic role requiring a balance of hands-on technical expertise, budgetary oversight, and team leadership. Salary:

Negotiable

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Developing and monitoring annual R&M budgets, including CAPEX and OPEX (utilities, fuel, and spares).

Operational Excellence: Analyzing machine efficiencies and breakdown trends to minimize downtime and meet production demands.

Asset Management: Overseeing the lifecycle of all capital equipment, from scheduled servicing to the commissioning of new plant developments.

Supply Chain Coordination: Managing critical engineering spares, stock levels, and supplier quality to ensure zero-interruption to production.

Project Oversight: Managing engineering projects from inception to commissioning, including contractor management and Gantt chart development.

Compliance & Safety: Enforcing strict SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) standards and legislative requirements.

Leadership: Mentoring a technical team, managing performance reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Qualifications:

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or a related technical field).

Proven expertise in high-speed automated production environments, specifically with advanced baking lines, automated weighing systems, and high-volume packaging machinery.

A Certificate in Project Management is highly desirable.

Deep technical understanding of food safety, productivity, and manufacturing management. Key Skills:

Exceptional ability to plan and organize for short-to-medium-term operational goals.

Strong financial acumen in managing maintenance budgets and identifying variances.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical data to executive leadership.

A proactive approach to staff development and disciplinary procedures in line with HR policies.