Maintenance Efficiency Project Manager (Mining / SAP/Optimization/Continuous Improvement) – Africa

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Efficiency Project Manager to oversee and optimize maintenance processes across our industrial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving initiatives to improve maintenance efficiency, implementing best practices, and ensuring the sustainability of maintenance programs. This senior-level role requires a proactive approach to managing maintenance projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing strategic insights to enhance overall operational performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of maintenance efficiency projects across various industrial sites.
• Analyze current maintenance processes and identify areas for improvement, implementing strategies to optimize workflows and reduce downtime.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and evaluate the success of maintenance initiatives.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions for maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless project integration and alignment with company objectives.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance staff on new tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Ensure sustainability and continuous improvement of maintenance programs by monitoring long-term performance.
• Develop reports and presentations to communicate project status, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management. Ensure compliance with all systems and provide governance to ensure the system is optimised and the standards are consistent throughout the Operations.
• Establish key performance indicators for continual improvement process within the operations, processing, and engineering maintenance streams.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in maintenance management, with a focus on efficiency improvement in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management software (e.g., SAP PM, CMMS) and project management tools.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Certification in project management (PMP or equivalent) is a plus.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at [email protected]

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Lucia Baeza

Executive Talent Consultant 

CA Mining

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