Maintenance Foreman

Rite Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing industry seeks a Maintenance Foreman to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards. The role involves managing resources, optimizing team performance, and leading CAPEX projects to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in production environments, strong leadership skills, and a relevant qualification. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience as artisan in a production environment.
• 3 years demonstrated experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate maintenance resources and activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Oversee execution of preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Redseal)

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

To lead and manage the maintenance function within the food production plant by effectively coordinating resources, ensuring the reliability and availability of equipment, and driving continuous improvement through preventative maintenance, compliance, and safety practices. The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, optimising team performance, managing budgets and reporting, ensuring effective use of maintenance systems (DMS, Syspro), and supporting CAPEX projects to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Key Responsibilities : -

• Management and coordination of resources, including materials, tools, and manpower, to optimize operations
• Ensure proper storage and inventory management of all spare parts and components
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment modifications
• Generate reports on maintenance performance, safety incidents and project status
• Conduct inspections and functional tests on maintenance systems to verify compliance with quality standards and operational requirements
• Review work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to establish procedures
• Oversee the execution of routine preventative maintenance tasks on all equipment and systems to ensure reliability and solutions
• Liaise with other departments and management to ensure seamless execution of tasks and address electrical issues
• Communicate effectively with team members, providing clear instructions and facilitating open communication
• Manage the departmental performance objectives through identifying training needs within the team and provide training, coaching, and mentoring to enhance technical skills and knowledge
• Measure efficiency of the team members / reportees on an on-going basis to ensure that targets and objectives are met
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and best practices in electrical operations
• Ensure the following : machine availability and reliability as per set standard; condition monitoring of all machines and the completion of all related documentation is done, capturing all maintenance documents and maintain records; compliance and effectiveness of the planned maintenance system, etc
• Develop and control profits, plans and budget. Reporting weekly and monthly on equipment efficiencies and adherence to maintain budget and maintenance plan
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Manage and coordinate all required tasks to ensure our asset management (DMS) and financial management systems (Syspro) relating to but not limited to the maintenance department is executed and adhered to as per the companies requirements
• Initiating, coordinating, and leading all CAPEX projects for the facility .

Experience : -

• 10 years experience as artisan in a production environment (Preferably the food industry)
• 3 years demonstrated experience in a leadership role

Qualifications & Experience : -

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Redseal)
• Strong knowledge on relevant legislation that governs a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development, fostering collaboration and driving performance
• Experience in managing both internal teams and external agents
• Must have a valid drivers license and own reliable transportation

Technical Skills : -

• Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices, GMP, and hygiene standards.

Soft Skills : -

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy levels, reliability, and a target-driven approach.
• Ability to motivate and influence others positively.

Work Conditions : -

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy levels, reliability, and a target-driven approach.
• Ability to motivate and influence others positively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Leadership and people development.
• Quality and compliance focus.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Communication and teamwork.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making.
• Adaptability and resilience.

Start Date : ASAP

Industry : Food Manufacturing / Production (FMCG Industry)

Shift Work : Yes

Department : Maintenance

Application Process : - Interested candidates should submit their CV and relevant qualifications. Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered.

The following needs to be submitted as a completed application :

• Confirmation of qualifications.

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