Description

• Fine Chemicals requires the services of a highly competent Maintenance Manager for the Engineering Department.  To qualify for this position suitable candidates must fulfill the following requirements.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:   

• Educational requirements. N6 Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current), trade tested Millwright, Mechanical Fitter or Electrician. OR National Diploma/BTech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• 8-10 years management experience of which at least 5 years must be in an FMCG or Pharmaceutical environment.
• A good understanding of Maintenance principles, the OHAS Act.
• Must be computer literate, Office 365, SAP ECC / S4 Hanna or a similar.
• Good practical and theoretical knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Proven problem-solving skills and techniques.

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Brief Summary):             

• Provide leadership and support to maintenance Team leaders, Artisans and Trade hands.
• Responsible for Compliance of Mechanical equipment Lifting equipment and Pressure vessels and systems.
• Responsible for adherence to Maintenance and schedules.
• Manage Operation and Maintenance of Mechanical equipment and facility.
• Plan and Coordinate maintenance activities with the relevant Department within FCC where required.
• Lease with external service providers to ensure all maintenance and statutory requirements for safe and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
• Obtain and review quotations from external service providers for maintenance and repairs Equipment and systems.
• Ensure full compliance and execution of the company’s maintenance programmes, policies and procedures on all designated work.
• Plan work and lease with the relevant department to ensure work is completed on time as per schedules and production requirements.
• On a continuous basis carry out upgrades and improvements on plant.
• Drive Compliance to housekeeping standards. Manage the day-to-day functions in the Engineering workshop.
• Manage scheduling and completion of work on SAP In2Rep to meet operational targets for schedule adherence, plant and equipment availability and safety.
• Assume responsibility for safety and compliance of Plant and Equipment as GMR2.7.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary)            

• Must be able to provide strong leadership to team members from trade hands to team leaders.
• Good organizational skills, with a hands-on and honest approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours when required.