Maintenance Lead

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is on the lookout for a Maintenance Lead to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in overseeing shift leaders and ensuring the smooth operation of the tooling department. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in automotive maintenance, coupled with strong leadership and organizational skills. You will be responsible for compiling reports, managing budgets, and liaising with suppliers to execute maintenance projects. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in an Automotive Maintenance Environment.
• Experience in a supervisory position is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift leaders, store staff, and tooling department.
• Compile weekly reports on downtime, KPIs, and corrective actions.
• Liaise with suppliers for planned projects and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Learn Fast

Computer Literacy

Education

Grade 12/Matric

N5/Engineering Diploma

Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

Our client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a Maintenance Lead to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible to directly oversee the shift leaders, store staff, clerks, and the tooling department.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12/Matric
2. N5/ Engineering Diploma or Equivalent (Engineering Degree an added advantage.)
3. 8-10 years’ experience in Automotive Maintenance Environment
4. Experienced in Maintenance/ Engineering Practices
5. Experience in a supervisory position will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilities

1. Directly oversee the shift leaders, Store staff and clerks, Tooling.
2. Oversee Equipment, tooling and Utilities.
3. Compile weekly reports - Top Downtime and corrective actions, KPI's - PM Adherence etc.
4. Attend daily OPS meetings to provide feedback on equipment status and actions.
5. Attend daily Scrap/Quality meetings and set actions to minimize.
6. Liaise with Planning to incorporate the preventative maintenance plan within the production plan.
7. Compile the monthly departmental KPI's report with ICA / PCA Actions.
8. Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the execution of planned projects and/or maintenance and repairs.
9. Obtain quotes based on SOW's and raise POR's within One BPM.
10. Track expenses and budgets to stay within the monthly budget.
11. Recruit (Interviews) and train new members in terms of company procedures.
12. Manage budget for spares and consumables
13. Champion CI activities - Energy savings, Kaizen's.
14. Stand in and 2IC to the Technical Manager.

Key Competencies / Skills

1. Ability to learn fast and be independent.
2. Excellent leadership and organizational skills
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Computer literate