Maintenance Foreman

Purpose of the Job
The incumbent is required to lead the plant maintenance programme on-site while ensuring a safe working
environment in compliance to the regulations; to carry out regular checks on all the manufacturing equipment
ensuring that it can produce to the desired machine efficiency; to draw up and maintain a maintenance schedule
and procure required spares; to draw up and continuously update Maintenance SOP’s; to manage all maintenance
personnel.

Education and Experience required

• Qualified Fitter, Millwright or equivalent qualification
• Mechanical Engineering Diploma
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a FMCG production facility as a Technical Lead
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maintenance Planning, Control and Execution
• 5 Years Supervisory Experience
• Experience in Automation, e.g. Siemens S7 PLC’s
• Experience in instrumentation

Competencies required

• Negotiation and communication skills
• Business acumen and ability to work under pressure
• Decision making and ability to meet deadlines
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Relationships with stakeholders in the machine supply chain
• Fault-finding and Diagnostic Skills
• Knowledge of legal and mandatory requirements specific to machines and environment
• Proficient in computer applications
• Strong interpersonal and numerical skills
• Efficient problem-solving skills
• Innovative and creative
• Disciplined and time conscious

Key Performance Areas

Manufacturing Performance

• Responsible for maximizing machine efficiencies and plant utilisation, through preventative maintenance,
good workmanship in machine repairs and accurate troubleshooting of problems
• Collaborate with other departments to prioritize maintenance needs and ensure minimal disruption to
operations
• Maintain a thorough understanding of equipment, machinery and systems with the facility to address
maintenance issues effectively
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential maintenance needs and address them proactively.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and equipment performance and generate
reports as required
• Ensure that machine start-up times are adhered to
• Troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and provide technical expertise to resolve problems efficiently
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze data and make recommendations for improvements to enhance
operational efficiency
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices and innovative maintenance
strategies

Maintenance Budget Planning, Costing and Implementation

• Responsible for developing and managing maintenance and CAPEX budget to optimize fi...