Service Center Foreman

Alfa Laval; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Supervisor: Service Centre Technician III in Johannesburg. The role includes managing workshop activities, training interns, and ensuring high-quality service. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years in a similar position, a trade qualification, and knowledge of safety regulations. Join a motivated team in a challenging environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in managing a workshop and leading a team of 5+.
• Knowledge of HSEQ regulations.
• Experience in rotating equipment – Decanters, High speed separator, Pumps.

Responsibilities

• Perform SC task – Rotating and Hex.
• Ensure proper housekeeping.
• Engage in problem resolution in current tasks.

Skills

Planning and Organizing

Applying Technology and Expertise

Good Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Following SOP

Dedication to safety

Team player

Education

Trade or Red seal in Millwright or Fitting and turning

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Crane operation

Rigging

Forklift

Electrical fault finding

MIG and Tig welding

Job description

About Us

In Alfa Laval, every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society.

Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources.

Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our –year‑old start‑up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth.

So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Job Description

Alfa Laval South Africa is looking for a passionate and eager Supervisor: Service Centre Technician III for Service Operation Division in the Middle East & Africa based at Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Perform SC task – Rotating and Hex
• Insure proper housekeeping
• Be engaged in problem resolution in current tasks
• Insure training of the SC interns
• Ensure Service reports are completed and submitted
• Ensure the highest quality workmanship
• Excellent knowledge of repair process / product / applications
• Monitor processes and performance in the team / shift with focus on waste elimination.
• Act as a link between the team, support functions and Team Manager.
• Develop the key processes and tools within the team.
• Close competence gaps by training / coaching and running SOP audit dialogues.
• Control quality, deviations and service execution stops together with Team Manager.
• When needed support team members with immediate problem solving.
• Support and participate in problem solving and knowledge sharing with other service organizations in ALO.
• Optional: coordinate, plan and support the daily work of the team / shift.
• Share knowledge and support in competence development.
• Engaged in 5S, safety and quality.
• Minimize number of workshop hours.
• Develop and inform him / herself.

Qualification & Experience – General

• Minimum 2 years in managing a workshop and leading a team of 5+.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Crane operation, Rigging, Forklift.
• Experience in rotating equipment – Decanters, High speed separator, Pumps.
• Knowledge of HSEQ regulations.
• Experience in GPHE / Hex units, Chemical safe handling, Working on heights.
• Millwright.
• Experience in – Electrical fault finding, ABB VFD and soft starters on R&B control systems, Panel fault finding, Control system upgrade, Fitter and turner.
• Experience in MIG and Tig welding, Balancing and operating of balancing machine, Operating of manual lathe.

Education and Certifications

• Trade or Red seal in Millwright or Fitting and turning (min. 5 years qualified).
• Driver's license (min. 3 years qualified).
• Optional: Forklift license, Crane license, Rigging –10 ton.

Skills

• Planning and Organizing.
• Applying Technology and Expertise.
• Good Communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Following SOP.
• Dedication to safety.
• Team player.

The Location

The position is based in Service Centre, Johannesburg.

Why Alfa Laval

You will join a highly motivated and skilled team and work in a challenging, fast moving and developing business.

We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an international, open, and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.

Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.

Application Process

If you consider yourself qualified for the position, please apply on the given link.

Selection and interviews will be ongoing. Note - We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes.

We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role.

To help us achieve this we apply Plyometrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games.