Maintenance Group Leader

Staff Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Leader to oversee maintenance operations in a dynamic automotive environment. This role involves managing personnel, planning maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with experience in instrumentation, hydraulics, and pneumatics. You will lead a team to innovate and improve processes while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. If you are passionate about driving improvements and fostering a productive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in engineering/maintenance in automotive.
• Supervisory experience in Production/Operation Management.
• Knowledge of OHS Act and ISO Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel to reduce downtime and improve stability.
• Plan and manage maintenance activities and budgets.
• Lead and coach artisans to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Instrumentation

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical

Mechanical

Safety

Purchasing/Sourcing Skills

Computer Literacy (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

ISO Systems and Standards Knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

National Diploma / BTech Mechanical Engineering

BTech Electrical Engineering

BTech Mechatronics

Tools

CMMS

Job description

• Management of Personnel to reduce facility downtime and improve stability
• Plan and Manage Planned maintenance activities
• Manage Shift’s timekeeping to support required activities
• Manage overtime according to plant requirements
• Control Maintenance budget and make requisitions for Consumables & Spare parts to meet plant targets
• Lead, motivate, and coach artisans to achieve departmental / organizational goals and objectives
• Conduct employee appraisal in accordance with HR standards and guidelines
• Conduct disciplinary process of sub-ordinates with HR standard and guidelines
• Manage member planned maintenance and facility device skills development
• Ensure that Kaizens (Improvements) are investigated, and take action to achieve plant targets
• Create work activities to Rectify Facility EHS and Legal Non-Compliance
• Effective feedback and develop solutions by self and with manager
• Any reasonable activity that may be required by the plant

Job Requirements :

• National Diploma / BTech Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics
• 3 -5 years’ experience in an engineering / maintenance department within the automotive industry inclusive of experience in Instrumentation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Electrical, Mechanical and Safety.
• 3-5 year's Supervisory Experience (Production / Operation Management
• ISO Systems and Standards Knowledge.
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word & PowerPoint essential) Intermediate Skill level
• Purchasing / Sourcing Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CMMS or any other Maintenance systems
• Experience in Automated Manufacture Environment
• Innovative Ideas and Planning
• Appropriate Judgment and Decision Making
• Prioritization of tasks

The Group Leader will be working a three-shift pattern and also ensure adequate coverage for all shifts

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Maintenance • Eastern Cape, Kariega / Uitenhage