Production Engineer

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager in Pinetown, South Africa. The role involves leading a Maintenance team, ensuring optimal machine efficiencies, and enhancing processes within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have an Engineering Degree, 3-5 years in production maintenance, and excellent leadership skills. This position promises a challenging yet rewarding environment focused on continuous improvement and technical advancements.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of Production Maintenance experience in a Manufacturing environment, preferably packaging or FMCG.
• Excellent leadership and people skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance team for high performance and motivation.
• Ensure proper machine and plant maintenance.
• Minimize downtime and achieve machine efficiencies.
• Work on continuous improvement projects with Production.

Skills

Leadership skills

Logical and critical thinking

Understanding of Continuous Production processes

Education

Engineering Degree

National Diploma

Job description

• Managing of Maintenance team to ensure high levels of performance and motivation
• Ensure proper machine and plant maintenance is done and recorded
• Minimize down time to support the plant to achieve or exceed Machine efficiencies of < 85% in a sustainable way
• Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
• Installation and commissioning of new machines and downstream processes
• Write and manage the maintenance budget and any capex budgets for new equipment or upgrades
• Ensure critical spares are in stock and managed effectively.
• Ensuring engineering excellence in the Plant
• Ensuring a safe working environment by ensuring Safety Best practices.
• Working on continuous improvement projects on the line in partnership with Production

Qualifications and experience:

• Engineering Degree and National Diploma essential (BSc or BTech Mech/Electric preferred)
• 3 - 5 years Production Maintenance experience in a Manufacturing environment, preferably packaging or FMCG related
• An understanding of Continuous Production processes would be advantageous
• Excellent leadership and people skills
• Logical and critical thinking skills essential for this position