Maintenance Foreman

Maintenance Foreman Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Foreman

Location: Eastern Cape, Chris Hani District, Queenstown

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry: FMCG

Secondary Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Crickley Dairy prides itself on being the foremost dairy producer in the Eastern Cape. In order to continue with this dream, we invite you to apply for the role of maintenance foreman based in Queenstown.

Job Duties:

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

Required Qualifications And Experience

Grade 12/ matric and/or equivalent.

Qualified Fitter, Millwright or equivalent qualification.

Mechanical Engineering Diploma.

We will need the candidate to have the following qualification so that they can cover the GMR2.1 appointment Whenever the sum of the power is between 1200 and 3000 kW, a person may be appointed as a GMR 2.1 if they meet the following conditions:

• Must be in possession of a T3 or N5 mechanical or electro technical (heavy current) engineering diploma
• Must have two years post-qualification practical experience in operation and maintenance of machinery in the class he or she is required to supervise

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 PLCs.

Experience in instrumentation.

Working Conditions:

This role involves working in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to machinery and equipment.