Maintenance Manager / Planner at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Grade 12
• Strong mechanical, electrical and maintenance knowledge and experience
• Relevant Trade qualification is essential
• Minimum 5 years as a qualified artisan in a production environment, with electrical experience suited to a production environment.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, refrigeration, boiler making, rigging, etc.
• Experience working in the Agricultural Packhouse industry will be advantageous

 KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

•  Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be a team leader and player
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to take initiative
• Strong time management, planning and preparation ability
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Proven skills in electrical planning, wiring, fault finding, and maintenance of motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

 Operations

• Supervise, coordinate and plan preventative maintenance schedules on equipment, machinery and buildings
• Organizing and coordinating the material and human resources required to complete jobs
• Assist with the installation of new equipment and seamless integration of new systems
• Participate in establishing work schedules. Ensure that the schedules are correctly executed
• Ensure forklifts (fleet) maintenance, repairs, and services
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Implement and promote practices that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in maintenance operations.
• Energy Management
• Parts availability management.
• Communication and Reporting
• Identify and address potential issues before escalation by keeping open lines of communication with all departments. Establish feedback loops to continuously improve communication and processes.

Management

• Develop and implement a proactive/preventative maintenance strategy
• Planning, managing and controlling the maintenance budgets
• Manage and oversee workshop and spare parts area
• Managing and planning a digital maintenance system (CMMS)

Compliance

• Ensure all compliance-related maintenance tasks, including certification (COC), services and repairs, are completed as required
• Adherence to policies and regulations

Health and Safety

• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials and handling equipment
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and implemented
• Risk mitigation and hazard management

Human Resources

• Manage staff performance, discipline, and training
• Succession Planning