Utilities Foreman

Network Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee electrical and mechanical installations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in packing machine maintenance and a proven supervisory background.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-trade test experience in FMCG/Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical and mechanical installation tasks.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and timeline expectations.
• Oversee all relevant maintenance activities for lines and equipment.

Skills

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Training

Communication

Job description

• Supervise electrical and mechanical installation tasks.
• Ensure that work meets quality, safety, and timeline expectations.
• Coordinate with managers and troubleshoot on-site issues.
• Train and direct crew members effectively.
• Minimum of 5 years post-trade test experience in an FMCG / Manufacturing environment with a focus on packing machine maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Ensure that the standard of utilities and processing equipment is in line with food safety standards.
• Plant availability and reliability.
• Oversee all relevant maintenance activities for lines and equipment.
• Ensure that daily plant inspections are conducted to guarantee maximum uptime and quality.
• Communicate with the operations team in the case of disruption due to breakdowns.
• Conduct relevant inspections and examinations for legal compliance and safety.
• Assist with and oversee high-level breakdowns to ensure quick turnaround times.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations to reduce downtime.