Engineering Manager (FMCG)

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Coega, Port Elizabeth team, · Develop and implement preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies · Ensure maximum plant availability, reliability, and performance of production equipment · Manage maintenance budgets, costs, and capital expenditure · Oversee breakdown analysis and root cause investigations with corrective actions · Ensure availability of critical spares and effective inventory control · Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance teams (artisans, technicians, planners) · Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and union agreements where applicable · Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement · Manage contractor performance and service level agreements · Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and related regulations · Ensure plant, equipment, and utilities meet statutory and audit requirements · Support food safety, quality, and hygiene standards (e.g. FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, GMP) · Drive continuous improvement initiatives (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma) · Lead or support engineering-related capital projects and plant upgrades · Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise energy usage · Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to meet operational targets Requirements · Grade 12 · BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering · Trade test or additional technical qualifications – advantageous · Minimum 7–10 years’ engineering experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment · At least 3–5 years’ experience in an engineering or maintenance management role · Proven experience in high-speed production lines and automated equipment · Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams · Strong knowledge of FMCG production processes and utilities (boilers, compressors, refrigeration, HVAC) · Understanding of PLCs, automation, and control systems · Solid knowledge of maintenance best practices and reliability engineering · Budgeting, capex planning, and project management experience