Millwright at Rhodes Food Group

RFG Foods; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and ensure the efficiency of production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification, extensive experience in FMCG manufacturing, and a strong understanding of health and safety standards. This role involves supervising maintenance staff, conducting fault finding, and ensuring compliance with food safety objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in FMCG manufacturing sector.
• Experience with PLC equipment, drives, and automation.
• Knowledge of scheduled, predictive, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Handyman and conduct maintenance with minimum downtime.
• Ensure operation effectiveness of all machinery and maximize uptime.
• Responsible for Health and Safety and adherence to GMPs.

Skills

Electrical problem solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of FSSC 22000 principles

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Trade qualification (Millwright preferred)

Senior Certificate

N6 in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for Supervising Handyman allocated to you,
• Identify potential breakdowns,
• Conduct maintenance to Factory equipment with minimum downtime,
• Electrical and Mechanical Fault finding,
• Accurate completion of administrative schedules,
• Effective maintenance of production and facilities equipment,
• Deploy maintenance assistant/s efficiently,
• Ensuring all planned maintenance scheduled are up to date,
• Complete Job cards and work orders accurately,
• Adhere to internal department performance requirements targets and quality standards as determined by Management,
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate all projects,
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping,
• Assist with breakdowns and after hours call outs / standby,
• Ensure operation effectiveness of all machinery in the area of responsibility,
• Maximize uptime of all machinery,
• Responsible for Health and Safety in area of responsibility,
• Ensure GMP's are adhered to,
• Responsible for all services e.g. steam, air, electricity and ammonia.
• Keep Maintenance Foreman up to date with day to day occurrence etc.,
• Participate and support Company's food safety and quality objectives,
• Report all problems with the Food Safety to the QA Manager who will initiate and records actions,

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Must have a trade qualification, preferably Millwright.
• Senior Certificate.
• N6/in Mechanical and or/ Electrical Engineering.
• 5 Years 'experience in FMCG manufacturing sector.
• Experience in PLC equipment, drives and automation.
• Refrigeration / Ammonia plant experience in FMCG production environment desirable.
• Electrical problem solving experience.
• Must have production process experience.
• Prior knowledge of Scheduled, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Good communication skills and a track record.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 principles.
• MS Office.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays when required.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety.