Maintenance Supervisor

At HR Genie, we are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Foreman to join our team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximize machine efficiencies and plant utilization 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 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:

• Develop and manage maintenance and CAPEX budget to optimize finance resources and support organizational goals.
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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.