Engineering Manager (FMCG), Port Elizabeth

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Coega, Port Elizabeth team.

Responsibilities

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.

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