Maintenance Planner

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a Maintenance Planner for an automotive company based in Kariega. The role involves ensuring that all plant and machinery in the Assembly Plant are maintained efficiently and safely.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering along with 3-5 years of experience in automotive maintenance planning. Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, supporting supervisors, and implementing improvements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Planner in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with preventative and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement processes for maintenance.
• Support maintenance supervisors with technical expertise.
• Analyze major plant stoppages and implement countermeasures.
• Control maintenance schedules and systems to determine corrective actions.
• Manage cleaning contractors and ensure effective service.

Skills

FMEA knowledge

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Health and safety regulations

Project management principles

Technical understanding of PLC systems

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with Maximo

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Planner required for a renowned automotive company based in Kariega.

The Maintenance Planner ensures that all plant, machinery, and equipment in the Assembly Plant are maintained safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement processes to enhance plant maintenance, machinery efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

• Support maintenance supervisors and managers with multi-disciplinary technical expertise on preventative maintenance for electrical, mechanical, structural, and related systems

• Develop, administer, and drive PM (Preventive Maintenance) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) systems using Maximo and Shop Floor Management

• Analyze major plant stoppages or breakdowns and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence

• Control maintenance schedules and systems to determine corrective actions

• Maintain facility manuals, technical data, and calibration/certification records

• Manage cleaning contractors and processes to ensure effective service for Assembly Operations

• Develop, plan, and update maintenance processes that support preventative maintenance systems

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Planner in an automotive manufacturing environment

• Hands-on experience with preventative and predictive maintenance

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of FMEA, problem solving, and root cause analysis in a maintenance environment

• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations

• Experience with production facilities including filling equipment, conveyor systems, lifts, hoists, etc.

• Ability to coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to plan work orders and minimize downtime

• Knowledge of project management principles and execution of complex projects

• Technical understanding of PLC systems, instrumentation, and drive systems

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Projects, Outlook) and Maximo