Maintenance Foreman Animal Feeds
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Job Location:
Paterson, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall management of themaintenance program for the main plant and if applicable the dog food plant on the business premises.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Grade 12
- N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification
- Trade certificate: Millwright
- Registered Wiremans Licence - Category 2: Installation Electrician
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
- 6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright
- Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Plan the maintenance schedule
- Inspect and repair machinery and equipment
- Maintain an up-to-date list of critical spares procure and manage spare parts and stock on emergency spares
- Conduct regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery to prevent mechanical and electrical breakdowns
- Oversee the speedy repairs of unplanned breakdowns
- Manage the planned preventative maintenance program by accurately documenting preventative inspections and recommending the replacement and/or repairs of equipment and machinery
- Recruit and appoint competent employees manage performance and resolve grievances conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
- Manage and control the plants budget
- Monitor and prevent food safety risks in work areas ensure food safety awareness and report non-conforming products
- Ensure health and safety are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
- Practical/hands-on mechanical knowledge
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance
- Leadership and management skills
- Management experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance planning
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Accountability
- Critical thinking
- Energetic and motivated
- Insightful
- Integrity
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quality orientated
- Reliability
- Safety-conscious
Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.
The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRIs Employment Equity Policy.
Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment we will have to process their personal information. A law known as the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anothers personal information such collection retention dissemination and use of that persons personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
In order to give effect to this right we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website which HR Processing Notice we request that you kindly download and read.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Lawn Care
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Commercial Driving
- Landscape Maintenance
- Paving
- Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Leadership Experience
- Mowing
- Supervising Experience
About Company
AFGRI is a leading agricultural services company with core competencies to enhance, support and guide the growth of your agricultural enterprise. AFGRI, your partner for life.
