Maintenance Foreman

Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Maintenance Foreman for its Hatchery operations in the Agriculture division. The incumbent will strive to support the Hatchery management team to achieve the targeted key performance indicators. This position reports to the Production and Operations Manager.

Results Required:

- Limit and reduce all forms of wastage through optimal utility recording and management.
- Ensure that all company assets are maintained and cared for, limiting abuse and unnecessary replacement and repairs, through preventative maintenance and on the job interventions.
- Critical spares, cycle orders for all maintenance spares and satellite stores must be optimally managed and stock levels documented to manage risk to incubation processes.

Critical Competencies and Skills:

- Attentive to detail with a systematic, methodical approach.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills in a dynamic environment.
- Computer literacy.
- Must have a passion to succeed.
- Driven to achieve results and produce quality products.
- Do it right first-time mind set.
- Challenge non-conformance
- Assertive but approachable
- Hands-on approach
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ensure all mechanical work, machinery and processes complies with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Control expenditure in line with maintenance budget.
- Ensure breakdowns are attended to timeously and effectively without negatively effecting any incubation processes.
- Conduct routine internal audits to measure SOP adherence and controls and identify corrective actions and interventions where necessary.

As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

Appropriately qualified and experienced individuals should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and a copy ID to the HR Team.

Closing date: 11 September 2023

**Salary**: From R50,000.00 per month

Ability to Commute:

- Midrand, Gauteng (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/09/11