Job Description:
The ideal candidate would be responsible for overseeing the management of a diverse Maintenance Team, ensuring maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets are met.
* Maximise plant operational availability and uptime
* Ensure the processing plant complies with Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and South African National Standards
* Drive planned and preventative maintenance programs
* Ensure maintenance work is performed at a high standard of operational efficiency
* Review SOPs and train artisans to work safely
* Manage critical spare part stock levels and report on poor-performing machines
* Implement and manage efficiency improvement projects in the Engineering and Maintenance department
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
* NQF 6 qualification in Mechanical or Electrotechnical Engineering
* Minimum 5 years of Management experience
* Experience in Poultry Processing Plants or Fast Moving Consumer Goods facilities
* Understanding of Ammonia refrigeration systems
* Project Management experience and ability to work with diverse engineering disciplines
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good understanding of PLC systems
* Valid Code 8 Driver's license and own reliable transport
* Good comprehension of a second official language an advantage
* Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines and long-term ambitions to qualify for General Certificate of Competency an advantage