Maintenance Coordinator

Tiger Brands; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator in Brakpan, South Africa. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient execution of maintenance tasks and developing plans to prevent breakdowns. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of practical experience, preferably in the FMCG industry, along with a qualification in engineering. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on safety and maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years practical experience in maintenance.
• Degree or technical certification required.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team executes maintenance tasks on time.
• Devise maintenance plans to mitigate breakdowns.
• Manage inventory for maintenance supplies.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Basic hand tools

SAP or Oracle

Analytical skill

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Diploma/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

You will be in charge of ensuring your team executes all tasks related to maintenance and the general upkeep of your area. This role is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance activities are done on time, as and when required. In this role you will be responsible for devising maintenance plans to mitigate breakdowns, this involves maintenance protocol for all machinery as well as daily upkeep for non‑mechanical maintenance. It is the Maintenance Coordinator’s responsibility to make sure that all health and safety procedures are followed to ensure a safe working environment. You will be responsible for maintaining inventory for supplies and managing all asset care KPI (CM, MPA, MTTR, MTBF) including a utilities budget.

• Perform tasks associated with daily upkeep
• Review, evaluate and prioritize requests for maintenance
• Tend to all equipment that needs repair through coordinating a rapid response team
• Inspect sites regularly, responding to complaints and evaluating current status and needs
• Ensure equipment receives preventative care as needed
• Maintain and report on monthly budget
• Maintain records of all maintenance logs for machinery
• Support in the development of and implementation of maintenance plans
• Understand and implement company Quality Control Standards
• Report extraction and act accordingly
• Keep track of maintenance supply inventory
• Execute utilities shutdown
• Manage a team of artisans and shift artisans (dotted line) and site contractors
• Manage site equipment (lifting equipment) and site maintenance

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge – Basic hand tools to perform basic repairs, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP or Oracle.

Key Foundational Competencies

Academic – Analytical skill, commercial acumen, problem solving. National Diploma, BTech in Mech Eng / Elec Eng / Chem Eng.

Leadership – Managing change, owning it, developing myself and others, staying a step ahead.

Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, interpersonal skills, integrity, creativity, continuous learning.

Experience & Qualifications

Function – 3+ years practical experience, degree or technical certification.

Industry – Experience in FMCG industry, strong knowledge of steam plant, LP & HP compressed air, generators & AVS, water treatment and WWT. Have managed utilities shutdown.

Competency – Understanding the OHSA, studying towards GCC.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.