Maintenance Operations Lead

1 month ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Operations Lead to join our team at The Legends Agency.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing factory maintenance operations and resources, contributing to production targets and ensuring optimal product quality standards safely and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance Operations and Control (55%):
    • Ensure effective reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment to minimize downtime and optimize production.
    • Coordinate first-line maintenance activities.
    • Issue job cards for maintenance work and escalate work permits as needed.
    • Conduct fault analysis on equipment failures using methods like Root Cause Analysis.
    • Approve completed job cards and ensure equipment safety and adherence to housekeeping principles.
    • Indicators: Preventative maintenance is conducted per schedule, minimized plant/equipment downtime, timely equipment failure rectifications, and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Compliance (15%):
    • Operate within controls and procedures to ensure integrity.
    • Identify and report risks or areas of concern.
    • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and prevent irregular expenditure.
    • Enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
    • Indicators: Risks reported and documented, compliance with SHE practices, incident reporting and minimized waste.
  • Customer Service (10%):
    • Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
    • Represent the organization in meetings with stakeholders.
    • Solve problems creatively while upholding company values.
    • Indicators: High client satisfaction index, minimized discrepancies and compliance with regulations.
  • Staff Supervision (10%):
    • Ensure performance agreements are in place and conduct appraisals.
    • Identify staff development areas and implement training plans.
    • Address employee relations matters promptly and fairly.
    • Indicators: HR procedures adhered to, performance objectives achieved, and positive feedback from employees.
  • Cost and Financial Control (10%):
    • Contribute to budget preparation and monitor expenditures.
    • Ensure cost-effective use of resources and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
    • Indicators: Timely budget input, adherence to financial guidelines, waste minimized, and cost-saving initiatives implemented.

Requirements:

  • Certificate in a Technical Discipline or Maintenance-related field (NQF 5).
  • Trade Test (NQF 5).
  • Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5).

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Diploma in a Technical Discipline or Maintenance-related field (NQF 6).

Experience:

  • Up to 5 years of experience in Maintenance operations within a Manufacturing environment, with 12 years in a Supervisory role.
  • Experience working shifts.

Technical Competencies:

  • Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, ERP, and other job-specific software.
  • Knowledge of maintenance practices and manufacturing regulations.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Proactive and action-oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Planning and organizational skills.
  • Supervisory and communication skills.
  • Resilience and adaptability under pressure.
  • Customer-focused mindset.

Estimated Salary: R400,000 - R600,000 per annum based on industry standards and qualifications.



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