Mechanical Maintenance Foreman
Mechanical Maintenance Foreman
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Job Description
Our 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.
Educational Requirement & Experience:
- Matric or equivalent
- Mechanical Trade Test
- National Diploma or in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous
- Minimum of 10 years maintenance supervisory experience in a heavy engineering and continuous manufacturing process environment
- High level of understanding of World Class Manufacturing tools processes and systems
- Ability to do trouble shooting and present solutions in a fast-paced pressurised environment
- Knowledge of all the legal requirements of the OHS Act BCEA LRA and other legal requirements
Job Description:
- Attend daily operations meetings to prioritize and secure daily maintenance needs.
- Plan and execute breakdown repairs promptly.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Create and oversee weekly maintenance and shutdown plans.
- Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed without delays or rework.
- Regularly update maintenance systems task lists and PM schedules.
- Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
- Improve equipment reliability by reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and increasing mean time between failures (MTBF).
- Develop standard work instructions using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.
- Champion proactive maintenance and reduce reactive work.
- Control and reduce maintenance costs.
- Identify and ensure the availability of critical spares.
- Liaise with stores on stock levels and spares management.
- Supervise guide and discipline maintenance staff.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide training and development.
- Maintain effective communication with team members via daily meetings.
- Lead by example in applying WCM principles and time management.
- Complete daily administrative duties and submit reports.
- Visually present maintenance performance (cost effectiveness productivity).
- Participate in safety programs toolbox talks and inspections.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely.
- Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards using 5S principles.
- Meet with suppliers contractors and inspectors as needed.
- Respond to after-hours breakdowns and perform standby duties.
Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
