Engineering Foreman (Mechanical) at RCL Foods

Job Description    
An exciting opportunity has become available for a suitably qualified and experienced Engineering Foreman (Mechanical) within our business in the Hammarsdale P2 Plant.  

The main purpose of the role:

• Mechanical Maintenance Planning and minimizing plant downtime (mechanical).
• Prioritizing, scheduling and allocation of work (job card).
• Cost Control – effective control of overtime, and department costs (actual vs budget).

The role works within well established guidelines and under readily available advice of other Engineering Senior Team members.

Minimum Requirements    

• N6/National Diploma Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience of which 5 must be in a supervisory category in an FMCG environment.
• Tertiary qualification for the relevant position.
• Experience in the poultry industry would be advantageous.
• Exchange information in a clear concise manner (both written and verbal) to senior staff & subordinates.
• Able to work flexible hours - overtime/weekend/public holidays.
• Good leadership skills to manage all processing staff effectively.
• Thorough understanding of Labor Relations Act.
• Constantly finding new ways to operate the Plant efficiently and effectively.
• Understands the full implications of potential problems and minimizes their impact.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Mechanical Maintenance Planning.
• Prioritizing, scheduling and allocation of work (job card).
• Cost Control – effective control of overtime, and department costs (actual vs budget).
• Minimal plant downtime (mechanical).
• Maintain the integrity in the engineering team and carrying out corrective action if and when required.
• Workshop Management – Loss control, asset management, spares, administration.
• People management – staff discipline, PMS (appraisals), training, equity compliance, health and safety, coaching and skills development.
• Regularly reviews and monitors progress, taking action to reschedule and re-prioritize.
• Recommends solutions based on rigorous information gathering.

Closing Date: 28th, June 2022