The Technical/Electrical Maintenance personnel is responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day needs and long-term planning by ensuring that high-performance maintenance services are provided within the plant to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
They will be responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance department, including managing the upkeep of all manufacturing assets, managing maintenance budget and resources, and assisting in the design and installation of new systems.
They will also be responsible to ensure that the facilities, layout and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods, run to their maximum efficiency and output.
This includes total preventative maintenance (TPM), Driving Reliability Roadmap by managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical equipment as well as people management and budgetary/cost reporting through effective use of ERP systems (SAP).
Key Responsibilities
The role encompasses various elements related to the upkeep, maintenance and improvement of all manufacturing assets used in the production process of cosmetics and household products, along with people management and general management responsibilities.
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
Lead the execution of the Reliability Roadmap
Ensure the Maintenance Performance Dashboard is developed and monitored
Plan the resources based on a clear reading of performance and in anticipation of major maintenance activities
Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring full preventative maintenance is carried out, plan in ‘missed’ maintenance activities, and manage critical spares list in line with budgetary requirements and replacement schedules
Prepare the annual Maintenance budget and forecasts for all Spares Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance.
Develop clear accountability for maintenance material spend combined with a strategy to manage expenditure
Manage systems and equipment data storage and maintain high levels of standards and accuracy through routine monthly cycle count of all maintenance inventories
Undertake continuous training and development of self as well as team
Provide technical expertise to the team through consultation with Group best practice
Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the reliability of the plant through technological developments and prevent system redundancy
Manage, coach and develop a high performing Maintenance team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
Be an effective communicator, able to clearly communicate technical issues
Financial acumen to understand, evaluate and manage budget information and costs
Demonstrate leadership to effectively manage the maintenance team structure and hold teammates accountable towards achieving a high standard of workmanship.
Preferred competencies
Minimum of HND, or BSc in Mechanical, Electrical Production Engineering, or related technical discipline.
4-5 years supervisory experience in cosmetics/household production or manufacturing environment.
Good understanding of preventive maintenance and machine troubleshooting.
Extensive plant level experience with proven management experience
Technical capability and understanding
Extensive knowledge of TPM/EEM/PM systems for Professional Maintenance
Experience of managing Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities for maintenance
Engineering Degree in Either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Proven work experience as a Maintenance or Engineering supervisor or in a continuous manufacturing environment
Adept at CMMS systems such as SAP or suitable alternative
Understand machine safety regulations
Be willing to support maintenance activities after hours, weekends and during holidays, in line with defined callout and afterhours support procedures
Be willing to build and develop a network of credible maintenance and technical suppliers to ensure ongoing support to improve overall plant reliability
Must be a team player, willing to coach, mentor and develop their team.
Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes to: hrm@givanascosmetics.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.