Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader - PFG (Springs) at PG Group

Main job purpose

• Drive and manage the day to day relevant engineering maintenance activities to ensure that the plant runs safely with maximum reliability.

Main Objective

• Ensure adherence to safety and legal requirements as per the OHS Act for plant machinery, maintenance activities, projects and contractors.
• To implement and drive continuous improvement and cost saving initiative projects and to ensure the optimal utilisation of materials, spares and services.
• Drive the maintenance strategy, objectives and tactics in line with business requirements through available resources (People, cost, equipment, spares and systems).
• Provide technical support and mentor team members on discipline specific infrastructure, equipment and standards.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on critical equipment and or system failures, identify, recommend and implement corrective measures.
• Manage and drive the risk assessment process and ensure that team members are trained on work instructions and SOPs.
• Responsible for the effective development and management of staff through a performance review processes and by identifying training needs.
• Ensure optimum performance and reliability of the plant and equipment by managing and coordinating the activities of the maintenance team and contractors through SAP PM system. 

Critical job requirements

• Grade 12     
• N6 Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years experience in a Manufacturing environment    
• 3 - 5 years experience in a management level  
• Experience in Manufacturing/ Technical Industry

Knowledge

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and their application      
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (including OHS Act)
• Knowledge of Mechanical systems         
• Knowledge of Supply Chain & Spares management

Skills

• Business Acumen   
• People Management & Leadership Skills
• Interpersonal skills  
• Conflict Management
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office)
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiating Skills    
• Presentation and facilitation skills