AVI Limited (AVI) is a South Africa-based branded consumer products company with a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: AVI). The company manufactures, processes, markets, and distributes a wide range of branded products in the food, beverage, footwear, apparel, and cosmetics sectors. AVI’s portfolio features over 50 brands, many of which are household names in South Africa. The business is structured into several core segments. The company offers various career and graduate opportunities across its diverse business units and locations. Job seekers can find openings on the official AVI careers website.

Key Performance Areas:

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

• General Machinery Regulations GMR 2.1 appointment.
• Collaborate with the Risk Department on compliance matters, risk audits and site security.
• Fire systems maintenance and compliance with ASIB code.

People Management

• Ensure appropriate team structure that is aligned with the site engineering and maintenance strategy, as well as the proper manufacturing support.
• Develop and maintain the foremen and artisan competencies.
• Manage the overall morale of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering team.

Maintenance Budget

• Compile the annual maintenance budget.
• Monthly maintenance cost control and reporting.
• Oversee and implement cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Oversee critical spares identification, management and control.

Plant and Services Availability

• Equipment availability management.
• Equipment MTBF and MTTR improvement.
• Equipment shutdown management and Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Co-ordinate OEM support on critical equipment.

Maintenance Department Performance

• KPI’s tracking and reporting.
• Employee management and control.
• Maintenance system improvement and strategy.
• Maintenance strategy and tactical approach.
• Foreman and Artisan leadership, training and development.
• ERP system improvement.

Maintenance Systems Improvement and Strategy

• Maintenance strategy and tactical approach.
• Root Cause Analysis identification.
• Support world class manufacturing strategy.
• Team structure to match the strategy.

Utilities Management

• Water and energy reporting and sustainability improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must possess significant, multi-decade professional experience in maintenance and engineering management. We therefore welcome experienced Engineering Managers who are at any stage of their careers, whether contract-based or permanent.
• We are seeking a hands-on leader with high standards to uplift equipment condition and address practical risk issues. The successful individual will spend much of their time in the factory bringing change and leading by example.
• Minimum 15+ years within an FMCG environment as an Engineering Manager or Maintenance Manager
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment, particularly the fishing industry would be advantageous

Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competency – GCC Factories

Additional Requirements:

• Maintenance systems and measures
• OHS Act knowledge and experience
• Experience of equipment technical support – mechanical, electrical, process
• Food safety requirements, such as HACCP and AIB would be advantageous