Maintenance Lead

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

• Maintenance Lead
• Rosslyn, South Africa

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Maintenance Lead to lead our site maintenance organization in Rosslyn. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

You will play a key role in delivering breakthrough performance through the development and execution of a strategic reliability plan, aligned to best practices such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the site maintenance function, covering both equipment and facilities maintenance
• Develop and execute reliability and maintenance strategies aligned with site priorities
• Drive a loss elimination and continuous improvement culture within the maintenance team
• Improve plant performance through root cause analysis and engineering solutions
• Implement robust maintenance planning, scheduling, and performance management systems
• Manage MRO stores, spare parts strategy, and stockroom operations
• Ensure reliable operation of site utilities, compliance, and safety standards
• Own and manage the maintenance and contractor budget, delivering cost-saving initiatives
• Partner with site leadership to coordinate maintenance activities and deliver site goals
• Champion sustainability, safety, and operational excellence initiatives

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)  
• Minimum 7 years’ engineering experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Proven experience in:
  • Leading maintenance and engineering teams
  • Driving change management and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Establishing a strong root cause analysis culture
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Knowledge:

• Ensuring asset integrity for safety-critical equipment
• Lifecycle integrity of critical assets
• Maintenance (vibration, thermography)
• Managing high-risk activities
  • Confined space entry
  • Hot work
  • Working at heights
• Contractor safety performance & governance

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability engineering practices
• Experience with SAP PM module
• Background in FMCG / CPG manufacturing environments
• Exposure to automated processing and packaging equipment
• Government Certificate of Competency (advantageous)

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape maintenance strategy at a key manufacturing site
• Drive measurable impact on safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
• Be part of a high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Work in a collaborative environment with strong leadership and growth opportunities

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.