Farm Maintenance Manager – FM1783 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous.
• A mechanical/maintenance qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 5 years previous experience in farm maintenance.
• Proven experience in maintaining the following:
• General maintenance
• Electrical (Pivots & Pump motors)
• Welding
• Pumps (Installation, Repairs, Alignments)
• Servicing of tractors
• Extensive repair and maintenance knowledge of farm equipment including tillage machinery, planters, sprayers, harvesters, and irrigation equipment.
• 5 Years leadership and management experience.
• MS Office and Advanced Excel Skills.
• Valid driver’s license

SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Technical knowledge on farm machinery, equipment, and infrastructure, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Mechanical skills on repairs and maintenance of various types of farm equipment, such as tractors, planters, harvesters, irrigation systems, and vehicles.
• Electrical skills on electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting to address electrical problems on the farm.
• Problem-solving ability to identify and resolve maintenance issues quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Outdoor work.
• Good mobility to ensure access to hard-to-reach areas.
• Should be able to operate farm machinery without restriction.
• Should be willing and able to travel to other sites.
• Hands on.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations.
• Operational commissioning and setting of all Equipment and upholding standards.
• Tracking expenses and overseeing the budget for maintenance.
• Maintaining all machinery to ensure it’s at working standards.
• Upholding administrative processes around work management
• Maintaining Supplier and contractor relations
• Upholding CILT standards.
• Developing and Executing Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Creating and implementing maintenance procedures.
• Conducting regular inspections of the farming equipment to detect and resolve problems.
• Planning and managing all repair and installation activities.
• Ensuring all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures.
• Assigning repair schedules and evaluating repair cost estimates.
• Documenting and preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
• Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary.
• Health and Safety Compliance.
• Managing a team of maintenance staff, providing guidance, assigning tasks, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Management of farm security.
• Root cause analysis Evaluations.
• Management and Upkeep of Carrot harvesting team and machinery.