Automation Specialist

**Reference: MLR 7259**

**Consultant: Michelle le Roux**

**Descriptions**:

- Optimise automation equipment capacity with aim to maintain quality of production
- Monitor and analyse volumes and throughputs vs. capacity of automation equipment
- Ensure automation moulds changing times are limited
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of the team
- General communication, reporting and job card management
- Minimise downtime of equipment & machines andhandle daily maintenance schedules
- Oversee staff selection, performance and training and multiskilling
- Manage injuries on duty, and issues of Health and Safety

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12
- Trade Certificate or Apprenticeship in Boiler making / millwright / fitter and turner / electrician
- Relevant experience in agriculture and /or packhouse will be an advantage
- Experience in automation industry would be advantageous
- Relevant experience and knowledge of maintenance procedures and systems to be maintained (Electrical and Mechanical)
- Valid driver’s licence - own transport will be an advantage
- Proven MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
- Strong administrative capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent time management abilities and attention to detail
- Adaptable and decisive
- Able to handle sensitive or confidential information
- Fault finding and repairs/solutions
- Have a passion for fruit production
- Be willing to travel frequently
- Ability to follow a maintenance schedule