Service center Foreman

Alfa Laval

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About UsIn Alfa Laval, every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.Alfa Laval South Africa is looking for a passionate and eager Supervisor: Service Centre Technician III for Service Operation Division in the Middle East & Africa Based at Johannesburg.Job Description
  • Perform SC task- Rotating and Hex
  • Insure proper housekeeping
  • Be engaged in problem resolution in current tasks
  • Insure training of the SC interns
  • Ensure Service reports are completed and submitted
  • Ensure the highest quality workmanship
  • Excellent knowledge of repair process/product/applications
  • Monitor processes and performance in the team/shift with focus on waste elimination.
  • Act as a link between the team, support functions and Team Manager.
  • Develop the key processes and tools within the team.
  • Close competence gaps by training/coaching and running SOP audit dialogues.
  • Control quality, deviations and service execution stops together with Team Manager.
  • When needed support team members with immediate problem solving.
  • Support and participate in problem solving and knowledge sharing with other service organizations in AL
  • Optional: coordinate, plan and support the daily work of the team/shift
  • Share knowledge and support in competence development.
  • Engaged in 5S, safety and quality
  • Minimize number of workshop hours.
  • Develop and inform him/herself
Qualification & ExperienceExperience:General
  • Minimum 2 years in managing a workshop and leading a team of 5+
  • Knowledge of MS Office
  • Crane operation
  • Rigging
  • Forklift
  • Experience in rotating equipment
  • -Decanters
  • -High speed separator
  • -Pumps
  • Knowledge of HSEQ regulations
  • Experience in GPHE/Hex units
  • Chemical safe handling
  • Working on heights
MillwrightExperience in - Electrical fault finding
  • ABB VFD and soft starters on R&B control systems
  • Panel fault finding
  • Control system upgrade
Fitter and turnerExperience in
  • MIG and Tig welding
  • Balancing and operating of balancing machine
  • Operating of manual lathe
Education and/certifications:
  • Trade or Red seal in Millwright or Fitting and turning (min. 5 years qualified)
  • Driver’s license (min. 3 years qualified)
  • Optional:
  • Forklift license
  • Crane license
  • Rigging -10 ton
Skills:
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Applying Technology and Expertise
  • Good Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Following SOP
  • Dedication to safety
  • Team player
The locationThe position is based in Service Centre, Johannesburg.Why Alfa LavalYou will join a highly motivated and skilled team and work in a challenging, fast moving and developing business. We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an international, open, and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers. Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn. If you consider yourself qualified for the position, please apply on the given link. Selection and interviews will be ongoing.Note -We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Plyometrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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