Maintenance Superintendent at McCain Foods

About the Job

Purpose of the Job

• The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for leading a team of artisans in carrying out all aspects of mechanical maintenance of the equipment. She or he will provide supervision, oversight and a safe working environment to the maintenance team; ensure stability in operations through improved availability, performance and efficiency; ensure that asset maintenance plans are reviewed at appropriate intervals or as determined by the introduction of new assets/technology.

Responsibilitites

• Ensure that equipment is in a safe and operational condition according to McCain Safety standards and Key Elements of Safety.
• Ensure that maintenance plans and schedules are in place for all mechanical equipment in area of responsibility and reviewed as per review intervals
• Ensure that Equipment availability is above 99,5%
• Ensure that maintenance systems are audited in line with global maintenance audit protocol
• Ensure costs are kept within budget monthly until financial year end. Compile project costs and make recommendation regarding cost savings. Support SCA initiatives in plant and department
• Take the lead on improving reliability and equipment standards via a dedicated reliability engineering function based on site.
• Manage, coach and mentor the maintenance team

Minimun Requirements

• Minimum is a Diploma/B-Tech in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Trade certificate as Millwright
• Minimum 10 years as a maintenance artisan with 5 years in FMCG industry, preferably food industry
• Supervisory experience in a similar role.
• Good computing skills
• Sound mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Agricultural equipment knowledge
• Must have strong problem solving skills
• Attention to detail