Fitters Manager at SA Metal Group

Job description:

• The Fitters department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment.
• The Fitters Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Fitters team to ensure all mechanical equipment, machinery, and the plant operates efficiently, safely, and reliably. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of teams’ work and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors
• Managing the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Managing compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures
• Manage and assist where possible with all critical breakdowns on all Production machinery as well as breakdown investigation and forecasting
• Assist employees with fault finding and giving suitable input on diagnostics
• Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
• Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly
• Liaising with suitable suppliers and sourcing of quality parts and spares
• Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery
• Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from Engineering management as required
• Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
• Planning of department needs with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors as well as the effective execution of the said planning
• Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers
• Manage the distribution of overtime between the team
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
• Manage and implement KPIs set out by the engineering team, and tracked by the CMMS
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Any other tasks, as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate or suitable higher qualification
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
• Atleast 5 years of proven management experience
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Hydraulic background will be an advantage
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Strong administrative ability
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Experience with compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes:

• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Must be of sober habits
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Result-driven: Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Ability to lead by example
• Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability