RCL Foods is currently looking for a Maintenance Lead to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit. The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Engineering Manager.<\/p>\n
Purpose of the role:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tThis position will provide hand on expertise and leadership of the engineering staff, operators and artisans and assistants ensuring the proactive maintenance, repair, and service of equipment within the production plant.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Problem Solving<\/p>\n
\tWhere problems have occurred during routine or planned maintenance activities, apply structured problem solving approach to resolve.
\n\tWhere required calls in additional resources to assist in problems solving or escalate to engineering manager \u00a0for direction.
\n\tAssist fellow team members to resolve problems on request.
\n\tTake part, as a functional expert, in RCAs \u00a0on request.
\n\tAssist artisans with Lost and Waste and provide on a weekly basis maintenance Lost and Waste to key stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Project Management<\/p>\n
\tGives input to the Plant and Project Engineer on the feasibility of projects by analyzing technology, resources needs and market demands to ensure that project is feasible.
\n\tWorks with the Project Engineer to ensure that the requirements of internal customers are met and to prepare accurate project specification for implementation of projects.<\/p>\n
Effective Teamwork & Self-Management<\/p>\n
\tTake ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrates effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self- development.
\n\tFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
\n\tInform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
\n\tSupport and drive the business core values.
\n\tManage colleagues and client\u2019s expectations and communicate appropriately.
\n\tDemonstrate willingness to help others and \u201cgo the extra mile\u201d to meet team targets and objectives.
\n\tChampions training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
\n\tParticipate and drive in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
\n\tMaintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tQualified Mechanical Artisan with at least a National Technical Diploma or other relevant diploma (NTS 6).
\n\tFour years as an apprentice, plus a minimum of 3-5 additional years\u2019 experience is required
\n\tFmcg \u2013 Wet food, Pharmaceutical, Mechanical & Electrical services industry<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\n\u00a0Health & Safety\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
\n\tEnsure the engineering \u00a0team adheres to the Siqalo safety policies and procedures.
\n\tDrive compliance to the legal OSHA requirements within the scope of production plant
\n\tIdentify unsafe conditions in the production plant and ensure quick and effective resolution.
\n\tEnsure un-safe work-practices and behavior within the Production Plant \u00a0area are identified, documented, and resolved.
\n\tFollows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to
\n\tMeasure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
\n\tMaintain and implement Food safety standards.
\n\tGovernance
\n\tEnsure that Siqalo ethical standards are adhered to by all personnel in the Utilities org structure and service providers employed by Siqalo.
\n\tReport and or escalate any areas of non-compliance appropriately.<\/p>\n
Production Plant Reliability<\/p>\n
\tDrive execution of routine preventative and predictive maintenance.
\n\tLead the development of maintenance standard maintenance procedures for Production Plant.
\n\tEnsure problem solving tools are used by the team and take part in problem solving sessions.
\n\tLead the development of the reliability plan for Production Plant \u00a0and ensure maintenance team has the required competencies.
\n\tDetermines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the work site, in conjunction with the input of the asset care planner.
\n\tUses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinates daily activities of artisans, machine operators and assistants.
\n\tDevelops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of the team, minimize downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
\n\tSupervises and assigns maintenance work to contractors daily, ensuring clear allocation of responsibility and accountability.
\n\tControl daily job cards, by issuing to employees, receive back completed ones and verify work is done satisfactorily.<\/p>\n
Production Plant Optimization<\/p>\n
\tAnalyses Production Plant \u00a0performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
\n\tIdentify and implement best in class cost saving initiatives within Production Plant.
\n\tEvaluate and implement performance improvement suggestion CAPEX projects within Production Plant.
\n\tEvaluate and sign off new equipment and all Production Plant modifications \u00a0<\/p>\n
Engineering \u00a0Team Leadership<\/p>\n
\tManagement of the Maintenance \u00a0 team with regards to HR and IR issues.
\n\tManagement of the day-to-day activities and outputs of all team members across 4 shifts.
\n\tTrain and mentor Maintenance \u00a0team to improve performance and improve machine availability.
\n\tUtilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within the team and to develop training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
\n\tBe available on callout or to work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of team and effective operation and maintenance of equipment.
\n\tArrange and lead daily meetings with staff and prepare inspection reports.
\n\tManages the maintenance and operations staff in terms to facilitate attainment of KPI\u2019s and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPI\u2019s and institutes corrective action if necessary.
\n\tDrives company culture and morale within the team.
\n\tPartners with HR to recruit staff who are technically capable and fit in with company culture to ensure that team has the correct resources to maintain and operate the facility.
\n\tSupports and advises maintenance team \/ contractors and operators on the execution of their tasks.
\n\tPlan and manage leave roster and register.
\n\tPerforms work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislative, SHEQ and in-house procedures.
\n\tMaintain discipline and standards in area of responsibility.<\/p>\n
Budgets and Administration<\/p>\n
\tManagement of the maintenance spend against budget through daily review of budget vs. actual financial reports.
\n\tProvide input to the Engineering Manager to co-create and commit to an appropriate an engineering budget during the annual budgeting process.
\n\tAuthorizes stores requisitions and provide initial sign off of invoices prior to submission to Engineering Manager.
\n\tWork with the Engineering Manager \u00a0and planner to ensure accurate reporting.
\n\tCo-ordinate and sign off on the electricians\u2019 submission of all required documentation to the engineering planner for inclusion in Computerized Maintenance Management System( CMMS)\u2014Shopware. Ensures that engineering staff, keep time cards and other routine records.
\n\tOrganizes meetings with engineering staff, prepares inspection reports and action the non-conformances.
\n\tEnsure that all maintenance Certificate of Compliance issued and action according to the scheduled plan and that action and task lists are recorded by the planner.
\n\tPlanned Maintenance
\n\tUtilizes skill matrix to assess the applicability of assignments based on individual skill sets.
\n\tPlanning and management of all planned maintenance, preventative schedules, work requests, in conjunction with the inputs received from the Engineering \u00a0Planner.
\n\tDetermines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the work site, in conjunction with the input of the asset care planner.
\n\tPlan and manage weekend mechanical maintenance tasks and projects, based on the priority listing from the asset care plan.
\n\tUses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinates daily activities of artisans, machine operators and assistants.
\n\tEnsures the neatness of the workshop.
\n\tDevelops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of the maintenance team, minimizes downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
\n\tSupervises and assigns maintenance work to contractors on a daily basis, ensuring clear allocation of responsibility and accountability.
\n\tControl daily job cards, by issuing to employees, receive back completed ones and verify work is done satisfactorily.<\/p>\n
Repairs \/ Overhauls<\/p>\n
\tCoordinates major overhauls \u00a0of existing equipment.
\n\tCoordinates and inspects major contract work in area of responsibility.<\/p>\n
Stock Control<\/p>\n
\tControls the distribution of equipment and supplies amongst artisans.
\n\tEnsure that non stock items are sourced and ordered according to BOP\u2019s and RPM.
\n\tAssists as required to verify the correctness of engineering stock levels and advise on correction where needed.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that Siqalo Foods ethical standards and the requirements of the RPM are adhered to.
\n\tReport and or escalate any areas of non- compliance appropriately.<\/p>\n
Information and Data Management<\/p>\n
\tEnsure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information
\n\tSystem to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
\n\tShare relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.<\/p>\n
Ad hoc\/Other<\/p>\n
\tOversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility.
\n\tCompile of ad hoc spreadsheets when required.
\n\tProcessing of documents for Intercompany charge outs<\/p>\n
Deadline:8th April,2026<\/p>\n
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