Maintenance Shift Leader needed at Defy Appliances
Job title : Maintenance Shift Leader
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Ladysmith
Deadline : April 27, 2025
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and lead maintenance team members on shift to ensure smooth operations.
- Allocate work assignments and ensure completion of planned maintenance tasks.
- Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation systems to minimize downtime.
- Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, work orders, and shift reports.
- Oversee and execute preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns and ensure quick resolution of technical issues.
- Collaborate with the production team to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
- Identify recurring maintenance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Enforce adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted following safety protocols.
- Conduct shift inspections to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
- Drive initiatives to improve machine efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Train and mentor maintenance team members to enhance technical skills.
- Participate in root cause analysis and recommend process improvements.
- Communicate shift handovers effectively to ensure smooth transitions.
- Required to work shifts.
REPORTING
- Plant Engineer
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
- Minimum 3–5 years in a maintenance supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is an advantage.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.
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