Maintenance Support Instruments at Sappi

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At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Maintenance Support Instruments (Foreman) to supervise assigned skilled tradespeople and coordinate the safe performance of maintenance tasks and related activities contributing to the overall equipment effectiveness.

As a Maintenance Support Instruments (Foreman), you will be responsible for: 

• Assess equipment, materials, and labour needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks to ensure that maintenance activities meet district standards and resolve the defined issue(s) while reducing wasted resources.
• Collaborate with others (e.g., contractors, vendors, etc.) to implement and maintain services and/or programs.
• Coordinate services and activities of outside contractors as assigned to ensure that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner and that it meets Mill’s standards and objectives.
• Directly assigned maintenance staff in resolving maintenance issues to ensure that Mill sections are maintained in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records to provide up-to-date references and comply with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicle(s) to ensure their availability as needed to meet assigned maintenance objectives.
• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities to ensure that maintenance issues are resolved, and projects are completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner.
• Prepare a variety of program-mandated documents and reports to document activities and comply with Mill and/or legal requirements.
• Prioritise and assign system-related work orders to skilled maintenance staff to ensure that the section is maintained in a safe working/learning environment and meets guidelines within the approved budget.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Integrating and aligning with lean manufacturing.
• Drive SAP to ensure proper maintenance standards, asset utilisation, planning forecast, and maintenance execution.
• Passion to drive and excel performance on the machine.
• Manage and assist in RCAs to implementation and improve on Predictive maintenance.

What are we looking for?

• Post Matric Certificate / Diploma / NQF level 5 - 6
• Recognised Trade Certificate (Manpower/Seta accredited)
•  3 - 5 years’ plant operations experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• Valid driving license
• Pulp and Paper industry experience advantageous
• SAP knowledge advantageous