Job Description<\/p>\n
\tOur client, a market leader in the FMCG\/manufacturing sector, is looking to hire a Mechanical Maintenance Foreman based at their factory in Kempton Park. This person would be responsible for reducing plant downtime, improving equipment reliability and extending the operating life of machinery through the effective and efficient execution of all mechanical maintenance activities and tasks at the factory. They will report to the Mechanical Engineer.<\/p>\n
Educational Requirement & Experience:<\/p>\n
\tMatric or equivalent
\n\tMechanical Trade Test
\n\tNational Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous
\n\tMinimum of 10 years maintenance supervisory experience in a heavy engineering and continuous manufacturing process environment
\n\tHigh level of understanding of World Class Manufacturing tools, processes and systems\u00a0
\n\tAbility to do trouble shooting and present solutions in a fast-paced pressurised environment
\n\tKnowledge of all the legal requirements of the OHS Act, BCEA, LRA and other legal requirements<\/p>\n
Job Description:<\/p>\n
\tAttend daily operations meetings to prioritize and secure daily maintenance needs.
\n\tPlan and execute breakdown repairs promptly.
\n\tDevelop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
\n\tCreate and oversee weekly maintenance and shutdown plans.
\n\tEnsure all maintenance tasks are completed without delays or rework.
\n\tRegularly update maintenance systems, task lists, and PM schedules.
\n\tConduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
\n\tImprove equipment reliability by reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and increasing mean time between failures (MTBF).
\n\tDevelop standard work instructions using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
\n\tChampion proactive maintenance and reduce reactive work.
\n\tControl and reduce maintenance costs.
\n\tIdentify and ensure the availability of critical spares.
\n\tLiaise with stores on stock levels and spares management.
\n\tSupervise, guide, and discipline maintenance staff.
\n\tConduct performance appraisals and provide training and development.
\n\tMaintain effective communication with team members via daily meetings.
\n\tLead by example in applying WCM principles and time management.
\n\tComplete daily administrative duties and submit reports.
\n\tVisually present maintenance performance (cost, effectiveness, productivity).
\n\tParticipate in safety programs, toolbox talks, and inspections.
\n\tEnsure all maintenance activities are conducted safely.
\n\tMaintain high safety and housekeeping standards using 5S principles.
\n\tMeet with suppliers, contractors, and inspectors as needed.
\n\tRespond to after-hours breakdowns and perform standby duties.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.nticesearch.com ) or<\/p>\n
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