Millwright Foreman

Astral Foods Ltd; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Durbanville is seeking a Millwright Foreman to oversee production and maintenance in the Rendering Plant. The successful candidate will ensure that production targets are met and handle unscheduled interruptions due to breakdowns. They will be responsible for maintenance, managing labour-related issues, and adhering to health and safety principles. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in a supervisory role. Shift work is required.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance on all Rendering Plant equipment
• Dealing with unscheduled processing interruptions
• Full control of production processes
• Managing all labour-related issues
• Handling disciplinary matters appropriately
• Interaction with senior management
• Implementing Health & Safety principles

Skills

Computer literacy – MS Office

Strong administrative skills

Fluent in English and a second official language

Ability to cope under pressure

Hardworking and self-motivated

Education

N4 qualification mechanical and electrical theory

N6 Diploma Electrical

Wireman's certificate

PLC and VSDs certificate

Job description

The purpose of the Millwright Foreman is to run the production and the maintenance in the Rendering Plant whilst on shift. It is also to ensure production targets are met, to attend to unscheduled processing interruptions resulting from breakdowns and to do routine maintenance on processing equipment, assist with new installation of rendering equipment and to ensure budget targets are met and implement and drive 20 Keys.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Artisan
• Minimum N4 qualification mechanical and electrical theory.
• N6 Diploma Electrical and Wireman's certificate advantageous.
• PLC and VSDs certificate

Experience

• Previous experience in electrical/repair of poultry Processing and Rendering Plant equipment will be advantageous
• Proven experience in a supervisory role

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Routine maintenance on all Rendering Plant equipment
• Dealing with all unscheduled processing interruptions resulting from breakdown
• Full control of production processes and responsibility for maintaining production standards
• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required
• Must have reliable transport