Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the maintenance department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
- Maintain OEE on all equipment in line with company specifications
- Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, including routine inspections, repairs, and equipment overhauls
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the maintenance team, troubleshooting complex issues as they arise
- Monitor and maintain inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for timely repairs and replacements
- Management of contractors
- Ensure that the maintenance function operates in accordance with the relevant legislation, including but not limited to OHS Act and By-Laws. Ensure adherence with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
- Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
- Inspect building structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations. Oversee building projects and renovations
- Review utility consumption and strive to minimize costs
- Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, health and security standards and energy efficiency requirements.
- Identification of training needs for subordinates to aid achieving objectives
Qualification and Experience:
- A Matric Certificate
- Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 10+ years working experience in plant maintenance, preferably in the Automotive industry, with 3 years in a managerial position
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in planning maintenance operations
- Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulics and mechanical systems
- Strong knowledge of tooling, equipment, engineering specifications, and cost reduction methods in automotive applications
- ·Working knowledge of the IATF 16949, ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act
- Problem-solving and analytical Skills
- Planning and Organisational Skills
- Knowledge of facilities management
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Attention to detailf
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented and multi-cultural environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good presentation skills
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