Description:
The company is looking for a competent and motivated person who will supervise the maintenance function, specifically in the Wheel Making area and also assist in the running of the maintenance department for the whole site.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Responsible and Accountable for the day-to-day running of the maintenance department
Ensure the availability of equipment for the production plan requirements
Ensure the availability of all site services in conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent of Wheel Finishing and Maintenance Planner
Responsible & accountable for keeping up to date of critical spares list in the wheel making area.
Ability to adapt and overcome any maintenance constrains which may arise.
Responsible and accountable for the control of the maintenance budget in the wheel making area.
You are required to collaborate with production department to identify, define and solve problems
Assist the maintenance department to manage the plant energy footprint
Suggestion and implementation of energy saving initiatives
You are required to provide assistance to maintenance team 24 hours a day
Participate in internal and external audits
QUALIFICATIONS
Red seal qualified artisan – either Mechanical or Electrical trade essential
National diploma qualification Essential
Supervisory qualification advantageous
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
10 years in the Automotive/Manufacturing environment
Experience with all Machinery in a Wheel making manufacturing plant
Energy saving technologies
Problem solving ability by means of 5 Why, Fishbone or SWOT Analysing
Electrical and compressed air equipment
Thorough knowledge of OHS Act, ISO 50001 & IATF16949
Proficient in computer usage (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CMMS, Asset management systems)
Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic system & fault-finding experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Effective communication and problem solving skills
Ability to read and interpret diagragm, blueprints drawings
Leadership and project management skills
Impeccable attendance and disciplinary records