Mechanical Fitter and Turner

10 hours ago


Riebeek West, Western Cape, South Africa Vine Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter and Turner

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Fitter and Turner to join our team in Riebeek West, Swartland. As a key member of our production and maintenance team, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of moderately complex manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage employees in the Production and Maintenance departments, working closely with the quality assurance team.
  • Oversee training of employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Control usage of casuals, overtime, and productivity.
  • Ensure optimum milling and production of product, with a full understanding of the process and the ability to run the plant solo.
  • Implement and monitor an effective preventative maintenance program.
  • Track maintenance costs and failure rates.
  • Establish and maintain a food safety plan with specific reference to the engineering department.
  • Provide performance data to management and focus on continuous improvement.
  • Implement, maintain, and control production plans.
  • Optimize the use of machinery.
  • Provide proper emphasis to product quality and QA sampling requirements.
  • Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with necessary standards.
  • Establish and maintain an effective inventory control program to achieve targets, limit product losses, and ensure proper stock rotation.
  • Personally demonstrate a commitment to food and human safety.
  • Knowledge of FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System is advantageous.
Requirements:
  • Red seal certification.
  • 3 years of work experience in a FMCG environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, safety, and food safety incidents.
  • Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot various issues, including equipment, safety, quality, sanitation, and employee relations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate very strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Confident, assertive leadership style.

Please submit your CV, qualifications, references, salary expectation, and photo to desmaine@vinerecruitment.co.za.



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