Description

Pies and Pastries Linbro Facility

Our highly automated factory based in Johannesburg produces a wide range of dry and frozen bakery products, including Tubeset, muffin batters, croissants, and frozen pizzas. Established in 1995, this facility has become the preferred supplier and leader in muffins to the South African food service market.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise Handyman assigned to you.
• Identify potential equipment breakdowns.
• Perform routine maintenance on Factory equipment with minimal downtime.
• Evaluate electrical and mechanical faults.
• Accurately complete administrative schedules.
• Maintain production and facilities equipment effectively.
• Efficiently deploy maintenance assistants.
• Ensure all planned maintenance schedules are up-to-date.
• Complete Job cards and work orders accurately.
• Meet internal department performance requirements targets and quality standards as determined by Management.
• Plan and coordinate projects efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Assist with equipment breakdowns and after-hours call-outs/standby.
• Ensure optimal operation of all machinery in your area of responsibility.
• Maximize uptime of all machinery.
• Responsible for Health and Safety in your area of responsibility.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Keep Maintenance Foreman informed of daily occurrences.
• Support Company's food safety and quality objectives.
• Report any food safety concerns to the QA Manager.
• Oversee services such as steam, air, electricity, and ammonia.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Trade qualification, preferably Millwright.
• Senior Certificate.
• N6 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in FMCG manufacturing sector.
• Experience with PLC equipment drives and automation.
• Refrigeration/ammonia plant experience in FMCG production environment desirable.
• Electrical problem-solving experience.
• Production process experience.
• Familiarity with Scheduled, predictive, and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 principles.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Willingsness to work shifts, weekends, and Public Holidays when required.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety.