Technical Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Freudenberg Nonwovens (Pty.) Ltd. Full time

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in around 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of nearly 9 billion euros.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical têxtiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare and building interiors, among others. The company generates sales of more than 1 billion euros, has 33 production sites in 14 countries around the world and some 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

**Responsibilities**:

- Strategy and DevelopmentContribute to the creation and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- People ManagementManage the team on technical best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading the department. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.
- Maintenance PlanningMaintain a schedule of required maintenance and completed work including annual overhaul/shutdown schedules to ensure the the production-readiness of the technical facilities according to the area of responsibility and allow for optimization of the facilities along with manufacturing with regard to availability, procedures, process quality, product quality, speed of production, maintenance cost, raw material reduction, energy, environmental burden and operating costs.
- Budget PlanningResponsible for annual Maintenance budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects
- Machine SafetyProject management of machine implementation inclduign installation, launching and integration in the running process and ensure risk assessments are conducted as and when required aligned with Industrial and occupational safety (FSS5)

**Qualifications**:

- Electrical Engineering qualification;
- Trade Test;
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in manufacturing organization or in maintenance management
- 5 years’ experience in a Supervision role or experience in leading technical personnel;
- Experience within the Freudenberg Group and/or working in the field of staple fibre non-woven têxtile.

Your Benefits
Company pension: Save for retirement with the company's help

Health insurance: Insurance: backstop protection against health risks

Diversity & Inclusion: Enter a diversity-driven world of innovation

Training / Career development: Programs to supercharge skills and expertise

Sustainability / Community service: Making a difference with sustainability, community service

Additional Information

Laurie Jimerson

+27 21 932 6515

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