Job Description

Role Summary

We are a footwear manufacturing business seeking a hands-on

TPM Manager / Head Factory Technician

to take full ownership of factory machinery reliability. This role is responsible for

preventive maintenance, breakdown management, spare-parts procurement, and supervision of junior technicians

, with the goal of maximising uptime, efficiency, and production continuity.

This is a

practical, shop-floor leadership role

, not a desk-based engineering position.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a

preventive maintenance system

for all factory machinery. Respond to and manage

machine breakdowns

, minimising downtime. Diagnose and repair

mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults

. Manage and train

junior technicians

, allocating work and building internal capability. Plan and control

spare parts procurement and inventory

, including local and international suppliers. Maintain accurate

maintenance records, breakdown logs, and service schedules

. Liaise with external service providers and equipment suppliers when required. Work closely with production to prioritise maintenance around manufacturing schedules. Drive

continuous improvement

using TPM principles (root cause analysis, recurring fault elimination).

Minimum Requirements

5+ years' experience in a

factory maintenance or senior technician role

. Strong hands-on experience with

industrial machinery

(manufacturing, footwear, leather, textile, or similar industries preferred). Solid mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability. Proven experience managing or mentoring

junior technicians

. Experience with

preventive maintenance systems

and service scheduling. Comfortable using

Excel or simple systems

to track maintenance, downtime, and spares.

Advantageous (Not Essential)

Experience in footwear, leather goods, or apparel manufacturing. Exposure to TPM or reliability-centred maintenance. Experience sourcing parts internationally. Engineering diploma or trade qualification.

Key Performance Focus

Reduced machine downtime. High preventive maintenance compliance. Faster breakdown response times. Improved spare-parts availability. Strong technical discipline and documentation.

Package:

Related to experience and qualifications.

Send your cv with salary expectations

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R15000,00 per month

Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

Technical: 2 years (Preferred) Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person