Maintenance Co-ordinator: Processing (Ashton - WC) at Tiger Brands

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be responsible for the planning, co-ordination and supervision of the maintenance  function and personnel for the processing department as part of the Engineering department.

Reports to: Engineering Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement a relevant planned maintenance system
• Assist with Operator training
• Assist with writing of Best Operating Practices and implementation thereof
• Assist to improve Key Production indicators: 
  •  % line capacity
  •  % overall availability 
  •  % overall efficiency
• Assist with re-engineering and process improvement
• Control and manage maintenance budget in relevant department
• Scheduling and planning major/minor shutdowns and sourcing of contractors
• Successfully implement capex and major maintenance projects
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly and quarterly reporting as needed
• Ad hoc projects
• MECP initiatives drive and implement in department

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified trade tested artisan / 3 year degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years technical supervisory experience & project implementation exposure

Experience in the following is essential:   

• Rotary FMC, JBT and HG Molenaar Cookers and Coolers
• Angelus 40P and 50P seamers,
• Vacuum Rotary Fillers/Syrupers, Magnetic Elevators and Can Conveying systems
• Auto and static retorts 
• Vacuum pump systems, centrifugal pumps, pipe and valve systems
• Good Knowledge of the OSHACT and HACCP, ISO Standards Applicable to Food Processing Industry
• Strong production/manufacturing/electrical/instrumentation background
• Proficient in plant maintenance programs (MMS), planning and execution
• Computer Literate - MS Office, Oracle, DMS
• Analytical and problem solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure, and outside normal hours when required
• Good communication skills & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Fundamental understanding of food processing equipment
• Ability to think strategically & to be able to implement a maintenance strategy
• Good Innovative thinking skills
• Good Knowledge of Risk control programmes and safety programmes.