Foreman Mechanical at Mondi Group

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Reporting to the Section Engineer, the successful incumbent is to ensure a high standard of mechanical maintenance at the Power and Utilities Plant in Merebank Mill. 

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience as a qualified Fitter within a Power Plant and Utilities environment
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a supervisory role

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE:

• Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, minimum N4.
• Trade Tested Artisan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise effective and safe team functioning for the mechanical activities and ensuring OHS Act compliance.
• Manpower and material management.
• Implement team KPI’s that are aligned to the departmental plan.
• Ensure a high standard of mechanical maintenance and continuous improvement implementation to ensure on-going plant availability.
• Contractor management.
• Supervise team risk assessments, safety, team task analysis and quality outputs to ensure team effectiveness and delivery.
• Provide mechanical team support and advice.
• Ensure regular team meetings to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure weekly and monthly reports on control, installation, commissioning, and planned maintenance.
• Ensure effective supervision of a competent and motivated team by managing team performance, managing conflict and provide development.
• Plan schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual shut down maintenance.
• Ensure planned job compliance.
• Ensure legal equipment compliance of equipment.
• Time management
• Budget and cost management.
• Ensure Compliance to company policy and procedures.

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

• Computer literacy: MS Office, SAP knowledge.
• Good Verbal and written communication skills.
• Good Interpersonal Skills, patience with leadership skills.
• Good team player and service orientated.
• Must be assertive and target driven