Central Maintenance Workshop Manager

About the role

The Central Maintenance Manager oversees all mechanical maintenance activities across the cement plant, ensuring equipment reliability, optimal resource allocation and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The role drives strategic maintenance planning and continuous improvement to support plant performance objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive maintenance strategies and schedules for all plant assets.
• Lead, mentor and supervise maintenance teams, including engineers and technicians.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, budget compliance and resource utilization.
• Coordinate major maintenance shutdowns and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards in all maintenance activities.
• Drive root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Prepare reports and present maintenance performance to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• At least 10 years of progressive maintenance experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role within heavy industry.

Required skills

• Maintenance planning, reliability engineering and asset management expertise.
• Leadership, organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.