Maintenance Foreman - Animal Feeds - Isando at AFGRI Equipment

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification or Boilermaker
• Trade certificate: Millwright
• Registered Wireman’s Licence - Category 2: Installation Electrician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright / Boilermaker
• Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage
• 3 years experience as a Maintenance Foreman in a manufacturing plant

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Plan the maintenance schedule
• Inspect and repair machinery and equipment
• Maintain an up-to-date list of  critical spares, procure and manage spare parts and stock on emergency spares
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery to prevent mechanical and electrical breakdowns
• Oversee the speedy repairs of unplanned breakdowns
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance program by accurately documenting preventative inspections and recommending the replacement and/or repairs of equipment and machinery 
• Ensure optimal workforce utilization.
• Review and analyse information as captured on the CMMS
• Manage and improve the MTTR,MTBF and equipment availabilities
• Review condition monitoring information to optimize maintenance strategies
• Enforce statutory compliance.
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
• Manage and control the plant's budget 
• Monitor and prevent food safety risks in work areas, ensure food safety awareness and report non-conforming products
• Ensure health and safety are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy
• Breakdown Root Cause Analysis and action management