Maintenance Foreman

Responsible for the overall management of the maintenance program for the main plant and, if applicable, the dog food plant on the business premises.

**REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING**
- Grade 12
- N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification or Boilermaker
- Trade certificate: Millwright
- Registered Wireman’s Licence - Category 2: Installation Electrician

**REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE**
- 6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright / Boilermaker
- Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage
- 3 years experience as a Maintenance Foreman in a manufacturing plant

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- Plan the maintenance schedule
- Inspect and repair machinery and equipment
- Maintain an up-to-date list of critical spares, procure and manage spare parts and stock on emergency spares
- Conduct regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery to prevent mechanical and electrical breakdowns
- Oversee the speedy repairs of unplanned breakdowns
- Manage the planned preventative maintenance program by accurately documenting preventative inspections and recommending the replacement and/or repairs of equipment and machinery
- Ensure optimal workforce utilization.
- Review and analyse information as captured on the CMMS
- Manage and improve the MTTR,MTBF and equipment availabilities
- Review condition monitoring information to optimize maintenance strategies
- Enforce statutory compliance.
- Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
- Manage and control the plant's budget
- Monitor and prevent food safety risks in work areas, ensure food safety awareness and report non-conforming products
- Ensure health and safety are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy
- Breakdown Root Cause Analysis and action management

**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES**
- Practical/hands-on mechanical knowledge
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance
- Leadership and management skills
- Management experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance planning
- Knowledge about the OHS Act and its regulations in order to be appointed as the GMR 2.7

**BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES**
- Accountability
- Critical thinking
- Energetic and motivated
- Insightful
- Integrity
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quality orientated
- Reliability
- Safety-conscious

**Closing date: 15 February 2024**
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