Warehouse Supervisor jobs in South Africa

Our client is seeking a Service Manager to join their company in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical / Qualified Artisan (Electrical)
• 5 years post-qualification hands-on medium current electricity experience, preferably in an environment
• MV Switching will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities

• Maintain processing machines to ensure 97% plant availability
• Provide specialised electrical support and ensure maximum plant efficiency
• Maintain sufficient stock back-up of critical hardware
• Develop, install and refine existing hardware installations to improve reliability and functionality
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers / OEMs to ensure software and hardware remain current
• Plan scheduled maintenance with the Production Manager to minimize plant downtime
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment, either in situ or in the workshop
• Update maintenance schedules and report weekly on completed, pending and outstanding maintenance
• Manage and perform root cause analysis on recurring breakdowns and implement measures to eliminate reoccurrences
• Manage accurate recording of breakdowns
• Draw up task clarifications of proposed projects involving changes to plant utilisation and/or new equipment
• Specify the scope of work and source quotations from suppliers for hardware and software
• Liaise with suppliers when order numbers are allocated
• Develop software and install hardware as per the task clarification
• Commission system
• Play an active role in ensuring that all schedules and SOPs are in place regarding the field of work
• Perform over inspections on job cards allocated to electricians as per the schedule
• Adherence to the manufacturer’s service schedules will result in full warranty cover being maintained, which will result in a major cost saving in the event of a breakdown
• Adhere to communicated SOPs related to Engineering and the operations thereof
• Immediately stop any dangerous acts and immediately address any equipment that poses a risk to personnel
• Ensure all electrical work complies with SANS Standards for installation work
• Enforce internal safety systems: LOTTO (Lock out Tag out)
• Adhering to general manufacturing practices for a food environment
• 100% compliance with the Health & Safety permit system
• Maintain high work and safety standards within the area of responsibility
• Conduct a thorough Good Housekeeping Inspection to ensure high plant housekeeping standards

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