Maintenance & Reliability Manager - Manufacturing Operations

We're looking for a Maintenance & Reliability Manager with five plus years into manufacturing environment to lead and optimize equipment and systems within our manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll drive efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure a safe and productive work environment through strategic maintenance programs and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to ensure plant equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Develop and manage maintenance programs across production areas, coordinating both internal teams and external contractors.

Enhance asset performance and reliability by reducing downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Oversee scheduling, performance reviews, and employee training to support a high-performing maintenance team.

Maintain an organised inventory of replacement and repair parts for equipment.

Control costs and optimize purchasing decisions while staying within budget constraints

Lead capital expansion projects and oversee related initiatives.

Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards while meeting operational targets.

Drive continuous improvement efforts through problem-solving teams, Kaizen events, and TPM activities.

Foster a safety-first culture by implementing proactive accident prevention, equipment maintenance, and incident investigation strategies.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement long-term solutions. Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

t least five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.

Minimum two years of direct managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, and RCM principles.

Knowledge of PLC programming, electrical control panels, and power presses.