Lead Packaging Maintenance Specialist

Nestlé; Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Harrismith seeks a Maintenance Specialist to maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to meet production requirements. Based at Harrismith Factory, you will coordinate engineering resources as the Packaging SME and drive TPM activities.

You should have an N6 certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 2–3 years in mechanical maintenance, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills with proficiency in SAP and AMM. This role demands independent work and teamwork.

Qualifications

• N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Apprenticeship and Trade Test Certificate.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Mechanical field.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and AMM).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Team player.
• Able to coach production and maintenance staff on Mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to meet production requirements and performance targets.
• Lead and coordinate the execution of planned maintenance for the Factory equipment, including Services and Buildings.
• Coordinate daily, all maintenance activities including tracking, reporting, and escalation.
• Lead and coordinate, in a hands-on way, the Installation of new equipment as well as the service and repair of all equipment.
• Ensure that repairs are affected promptly (first time right) and efficiently.
• Identify and communicate skills gaps, coaching where possible, to improve the maintenance staff execution and performance.
• Ensure that machine reliability and availability enable the meeting of production targets.
• Perform the required administrative tasks linked to Maintenance, Problem solving, TPM, and Safety requirements.
• Actively lead and participate in TPM activities.
• Lead the resolution of Instrumentation, Automation, Electrical and Mechanical faults on all equipment in a hands-on manner.
• When required, perform Fault finding and repairs for equipment break downs.
• Obtain quotation and recommendations from OEM and specialist vendors.
• Present quotations and recommendations in sensible fashion to allow support the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the factory equipment.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Coaching

Independent work

Education

N6 certificate

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

AMM

Job description

Nestlé in Harrismith seeks a Maintenance Specialist to maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to meet production requirements. Based at Harrismith Factory, you will coordinate engineering resources as the Packaging SME and drive TPM activities.

You should have an N6 certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 2–3 years in mechanical maintenance, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills with proficiency in SAP and AMM. This role demands independent work and teamwork.