Mechanical Foreman

  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are searching for a Mechanical Foreman to join our Engineering team and reporting into the Engineering Manager. The purpose of this role is to manage the Mechanical / Boiler making part of the Factory and manage the mechanical department to uphold all mechanical machinery to a high standard of safety and reliabilityMinimum Requirements
  • Minimum of a completed Matric AND N5 Mechanical Certificate AND Trade Test Certificate as Fitter or Fitter & Turner
  • Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role at a Supervisory level within the Milling Industry
  • The successful Candidate will be self-motivated with strong Leadership abilities and impressive Planning & Communication skills.
  • Computer literate with a high Technical aptitude and have in-depth knowledge of Flour Mill machinery & spares, as well as conducting structured root-cause analysis
Duties & Responsibilities:Maintenance
  • Ensure efficient and quality maintenance to all mechanical equipment.
  • Ensure adequate holding and maintenance of critical spares.
  • Conduct engineering problem-solving to maintain high equipment uptime.
  • Maintain maintenance budget expenditure to within the approved thresholds.
  • Co-ordinate and allocate work to subordinates.
  • Deliver the mechanical workshop’s performance objectives.
  • Provide engineering support for projects.
  • Facilitate training of sub-ordinates.
  • Provide 24-hour coverage for mechanical engineering related matters.
Management
  • Ensure maintenance activities are done in accordance with the workorder system.
  • Maintain a professional working relationship with all stakeholders (internal & external).
  • Write work instructions and conduct planned job observations.
  • Manage department overtime to within thresholds.
  • Maintain an effective team-work culture
  • Carryout disciplinary code of practice as and when necessary.
Safety / Housekeeping
  • Conducts engineering activities in accordance with the OHS Act 85, 1993 and related company safety protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with safe work procedures and related safety protocols.
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the workshop and in areas under depart control.
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