Mechanical Foreman/Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical & Facilities

Sourcing and Recruitment Consultants; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wes-Kaap is seeking a Mechanical Foreman / Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team operationally within the plant. This role involves ensuring plant efficiency, minimizing downtime, and managing resources to enhance productivity and profitability. Candidates should possess a mechanical qualification, significant supervisory experience, and a strong background in production or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in engineering or similar role.
• Production/Manufacturing background is advantageous.
• Be qualified and trade tested in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deploy maintenance team to repair breakdowns and optimize maintenance.
• Investigate breakdowns to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with teams to develop maintenance improvement strategies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Root cause analysis

Maintenance optimization

Predictive maintenance techniques

Team leadership

Education

N4 or equivalent

Qualified and trade tested mechanically

BTech Mechanical or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Mechanical Foreman / Maintenance Supervisor: Mechanical & Facilities

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Direct Reports: Artisans and Assistants

Department/Business Unit: Engineering

MAIN PURPOSE

1. The primary responsibility will be to deploy the maintenance team operationally in the plant to repair breakdowns, improve equipment reliability, and optimize maintenance quality.
2. Furthermore this role will play a crucial part in ensuring the plant operates efficiently, minimizes downtime, and effectively allocate resources so that it will contribute to the profitability of the company.
3. Maximize plant performance at reduced costs on a 24/7-hour operation and satisfy the identified needs of the production plants.

Qualification and Experience

• N4 or equivalent
• Qualified and trade tested mechanically
• BTech Mechanical or equivalent (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in an engineering or a similar role in an industrial setting
• Production / Manufacturing background (advantageous)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Artisan Performance:

• Effectively deploy artisans to expedite the repair of plant breakdowns.
• Conduct thorough quality assessments on equipment repairs and ensure timely closure of job cards.
• Cultivate, motivate, and lead teams to achieve optimal performance and productivity.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Investigate breakdowns and equipment failures to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective solutions to prevent recurrence.

Maintenance Optimization:

• Work closely with maintenance teams to develop, implement, and refine maintenance strategies that align with industry best practices to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and analyze maintenance processes to identify areas for improvement.

Predictive Maintenance:

• Assist the Reliability Supervisor in implementing predictive maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to proactively identify potential issues and mitigate risks.

Quality:

• Implement and enforce housekeeping practices to uphold a high standard of work quality.
• Lead daily discussions on performance and safety to analyze equipment performance, identify trends, and enhance plant reliability.

Spare Parts Management:

• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure the availability of critical spare parts, thereby minimizing equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts usage and inventory levels.
• Employee management and development
• Ensure compliance with relevant procedures and policies across the team.
• Define clear job profiles for all team members and regularly review goals to assess achievement of results.
• Provide ongoing support, coaching, and mentoring to ensure objectives are met.
• Develop individual development plans for each employee to support their career growth.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet operational demands.
• Communicate team events and activities effectively to ensure everyone is informed.
• Ensure adequate succession planning to meet ongoing and anticipated business needs.

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times