Johannesburg: Maintenance Foreman East Rand

The successful candidate will have extensive experience within plastic injection moulding, extrusion, or automotive manufacturing environments and will possess a strong technical background as a qualified Millwright. The individual must be a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and can drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance Leadership & Plant Reliability Lead all maintenance activities across production, utilities, and supporting infrastructure. Ensure maximum machine availability and plant readiness to meet production targets. Develop and implement world-class preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies. Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) initiatives to eliminate recurring equipment failures. Minimise downtime through effective planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities. Ensure critical spares are identified, stocked, and managed effectively. Establish and monitor maintenance KPIs including: Machine Uptime Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) Maintenance Costs Planned vs Reactive Maintenance Ratios Hands-On Technical Leadership Maintain a strong presence on the factory floor. Work alongside artisans and technicians during breakdowns and major maintenance interventions. Provide technical troubleshooting support on complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues. Ensure rapid response to plant breakdowns and production-critical failures. Drive a culture of urgency, ownership, and problem-solving within the maintenance team. Team Leadership & Skills Development Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance teams including: Millwrights Electricians Fitters Technicians Apprentices Maintenance Assistants Coach and upskill artisans to improve technical capability and plant performance. Develop training plans and competency matrices for all maintenance personnel. Foster a high-performance culture built on teamwork, accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement. Conduct performance reviews and succession planning initiatives. Manufacturing Equipment Management Maintain and optimise: Plastic Injection Moulding Machines Plastic Extrusion Lines Robotics and Automated Handling Systems Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems Chillers and Cooling Systems Compressors Material Handling Equipment Conveyors Packaging Equipment Electrical Distribution Systems Plant Utilities Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency. Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant expansions. Participate in new equipment installations and commissioning activities. Lead maintenance cost reduction initiatives without compromising reliability. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards. Maintain a safe working environment and drive a strong safety culture. Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to lockout procedures and safe maintenance practices. Support ISO, IATF, and customer compliance requirements where applicable. Budget & Cost Control Develop and manage maintenance budgets. Control maintenance expenditure while ensuring operational reliability. Manage contractors and external service providers. Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate service agreements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Trade Tested Millwright Ideally N6 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Advantageous) BTech Mechanical Engineering ( Advantageous ) Experience Minimum 8-10 years’ maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Maintenance Management role. Proven experience within: Plastic Injection Moulding Plastic Extrusion Automotive Manufacturing High-volume production environments Strong exposure to automated manufacturing systems. Technical Competencies Electrical fault finding Mechanical maintenance PLC troubleshooting Hydraulics Pneumatics Automation systems Preventative maintenance systems Root Cause Analysis methodologies CMMS systems Project management