Miantenance Foreman

Network Contracting Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable FMCG company is seeking a Maintenance Foreman in Johannesburg to lead maintenance operations in a food manufacturing plant. The role involves supervising technicians, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have substantial artisan experience and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of artisan experience in a production environment, preferably food manufacturing.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience leading maintenance teams.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians; oversee performance to meet goals.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance on various systems.
• Enforce safety regulations and perform compliance checks.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Technical Analysis

Mechanical Systems

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification (Millwright, Fitter, Electrician)

Technical diploma

Tools

CMMS (SAP PM, Maximo, Syspro, Shopware)

MS Office

Job description

A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Maintenance Foreman which would be responsible for supervising and coordinating daily maintenance operations within a food manufacturing plant. You’d ensure machinery reliability, oversee team performance, and drive preventive maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision
  Direct and mentor maintenance technicians; assign daily tasks, coach apprentices, and oversee performance to ensure goals are met
• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  Oversee both preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, refrigeration, and automated systems; respond to breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime
• Planning & Scheduling
  Coordinate with managers and planners to prioritize work orders, schedule shutdowns, and manage resources effectively .
• Safety & Compliance
  Enforce safe work practices, ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, and food safety standards; conduct inspections and safety briefings
• Budget & Inventory Management
  Monitor spare parts usage, control overtime, liaise with suppliers, and support budget planning and cost control
• Continuous Improvement & Project Support
  Lead root-cause analysis, support CAPEX and upgrades, maintain 5S/TPM initiatives, and drive improvements in OEE/MTBF/MTTR metrics .
• Documentation & Reporting
  Ensure all maintenance logs, job cards, CMMS updates, and compliance documentation are current and accurate

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification (Millwright, Fitter, Electrician—Red Seal preferred); technical diploma advantageous

Experience

• Artisan experience: 5–10 years in a production environment (preferably food manufacturing)
• Supervisory: 2–5 years leading maintenance teams or shifts

Technical Skills

• Proficient with mechanical systems, refrigeration, hydraulics/pneumatics, PLCs, VFDs, automated packaging — SCADA familiarity .
• Capable of reading schematics, P&IDs, maintenance manuals .

Systems & Software

• Competent with CMMS (SAP PM, Maximo, Syspro, Shopware) and MS Office for reporting