Maintenance Manager

Main Function

Overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement on all related equipment within the poultry processing plant. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, optimal performance, and compliance with health and safety, food safety, and regulatory standards. Lead a team of technicians, develop preventive maintenance programs, and act as the primary liaison to all related suppliers and equipment manufacturers, including but not limited to OEMs that provide technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team responsible for the operation and upkeep of the poultry processing equipment (e.g., evisceration lines, cut-up systems, deboning equipment, chillers, etc.).
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components for equipment are always available.
• Liaise with Meyn OEM representatives and service technicians for advanced technical support, upgrades, and training.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, food safety (HACCP), and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance KPIs (uptime, MTTR, MTBF) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, including spare parts, labour, and service contracts.
• Provide leadership, training, and development opportunities for maintenance staff.

Qualifications

Preferably a degree qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree (or both, i.e., Millwright qualification advantageous) or a related field.

Experience

At least 10 -15 years' experience working in FMCG, agriculture, or food manufacturing. Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is advantageous.