Maintenance and Facilities Lead; East London

What we do

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you!

Join us in shaping our future-and yours.

Role reports to:
Site Lead - East London

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

The Maintenance & Facilities Lead is responsible for the safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of all manufacturing assets, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure at the East London manufacturing site. The role leads maintenance, reliability, facilities management, utilities, and engineering compliance, while ensuring the delivery of operational performance, business continuity, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. The role serves as the site's technical authority and legally appointed engineering representative, ensuring equipment, facilities, and infrastructure meet all statutory, quality, GMP, and EHS requirements.

• Lead all maintenance activities across production, utilities, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Ensure all manufacturing equipment and process systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
• Drive equipment reliability, availability, and overall asset performance.
• Lead Reactive, Preventive, and Proactive Maintenance programs.
• Implement and sustain best practices aligned to the Maintenance Excellence (ME2) framework.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that support production and business objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis for significant breakdowns, quality incidents, utility interruptions, and equipment failures.
• Drive continuous improvement and asset optimization initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance schedules, asset registers, and maintenance plans are accurate and current.
• Drive equipment lifecycle management and replacement planning.

• Lead all facilities management activities across manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas.
• Manage facilities maintenance operations, infrastructure management, workplace services, and employee support services.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective condition.
• Implement business continuity plans and infrastructure management programs.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and site assessments.
• Serve as the primary facilities contact for site leadership and business stakeholders.

• Accountable for operational reliability and statutory compliance of:
  Electrical distribution systems, Boilers and steam generation, Compressed air systems, HVAC systems, Refrigeration systems, Water treatment systems, Wastewater treatment systems, Emergency power systems, Site utilities infrastructure.
• Drive energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainability initiatives, and utility cost optimization.

• Appointed as the site's GMR 2.1 responsible person.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory engineering regulations.
• Ensure…