Maintenance Foreman - Queenstown, South Africa - Abantu Staffing Solutions

Description

Purpose of the Job
The incumbent is required to lead the plant maintenance programme on-site while ensuring a safe working
environment in compliance to the regulations; to carry out regular checks on all the manufacturing equipment
ensuring that it can produce to the desired machine efficiency; to draw up and maintain a maintenance schedule
and procure required spares; to draw up and continuously update Maintenance SOP's; to manage all maintenance
personnel.

Education and Experience required

• Qualified Fitter, Millwright or equivalent qualification

• Mechanical Engineering Diploma

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a FMCG production facility as a Technical Lead

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Maintenance Planning, Control and Execution

• 5 Years Supervisory Experience

• Experience in Automation, e.g. Siemens S7 PLC's

• Experience in instrumentation

Competencies required

• Negotiation and communication skills

• Business acumen and ability to work under pressure

• Decision making and ability to meet deadlines

• Leadership and managerial skills

• Relationships with stakeholders in the machine supply chain

• Fault-finding and Diagnostic Skills

• Knowledge of legal and mandatory requirements specific to machines and environment

• Proficient in computer applications

• Strong interpersonal and numerical skills

• Efficient problem-solving skills

• Innovative and creative

• Disciplined and time conscious

Key Performance Areas

Manufacturing Performance

• Responsible for maximizing machine efficiencies and plant utilisation, through preventative maintenance,
good workmanship in machine repairs and accurate troubleshooting of problems

• Collaborate with other departments to prioritize maintenance needs and ensure minimal disruption to
operations

• Maintain a thorough understanding of equipment, machinery and systems with the facility to address
maintenance issues effectively

• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential maintenance needs and address them proactively.

• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and equipment performance and generate
reports as required

• Ensure that machine start-up times are adhered to

• Troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and provide technical expertise to resolve problems efficiently

• Monitor equipment performance, analyze data and make recommendations for improvements to enhance
operational efficiency

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices and innovative maintenance
strategies

Maintenance Budget Planning, Costing and Implementation

• Responsible for developing and managing maintenance and CAPEX budget to optimize finance resources
and support organisational goals

• Responsible for maintenance Project Planning, including costing and timing for implementation

• Control maintenance and contractor cost against budget

• Source and manage inventory of spare parts, tools and equipment necessary for maintenance tasks.

• Collaborate with external venders and contractors as needed for specialised maintenance projects

Staff Supervision and Training

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance artisans, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient
operations

• Manage the number of call-outs and overtime hours of maintenance team

• Responsible for the performance management of maintenance team and the measurement of individual
KPI achievement.

• Lead and cultivate a high-performing team by identifying opportunities for training and development
initiatives, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement amongst staff members

Maintenance Planning

• Plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections and scheduled and
preventative maintenance tasks

• Manage preventative maintenance schedule and measure adherence and effectiveness thereof

• Create and maintain a comprehensive maintenance plan per machine

Health, Safety, Quality and Environment

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies and industry standards throughout all
maintenance activities

• Ensure compliance and adherence to company policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

• Ensure compliance to FSSC22000

• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practice is maintained