Maintenance Manager at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Purpose

• The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficient operation of all machinery, equipment, utilities, buildings, and technical infrastructure across the farm.
• The role will lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities, minimise equipment downtime, and ensure maintenance standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for farm equipment, machinery, facilities, and utilities.
• Lead the maintenance team and allocate daily maintenance activities based on operational priorities.
• Monitor the performance and condition of critical production equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure timely identification and resolution of equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance activities, breakdowns, repairs, and spare parts.
• Develop and monitor maintenance schedules for generators, electrical systems, pumps, HVAC systems, water systems, production equipment, and other critical assets.
• Ensure all machinery and equipment are operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer and company standards.
• Manage maintenance-related contractors, technicians, and service providers.
• Monitor the availability and appropriate use of critical spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Prepare maintenance budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and safe maintenance practices.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrading of new equipment and facilities.
• Prepare regular maintenance performance reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and operational costs.

Requirements

• B.Sc./HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years’ experience in maintenance management, preferably within poultry, agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial equipment and utilities.
• Good knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility maintenance systems.
• Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and maintenance best practices.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance reporting systems.
• Ability to work in a demanding farm/industrial environment and respond to equipment emergencies when required.

Key Competencies:

• Maintenance Planning & Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
• Team Leadership
• Cost & Budget Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• Safety & Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement.