GMR 2.1 Maintenance Manager
Ntice Sourcing Solutions
- iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the Plant engineer for the installation of the infrastructure equipment, by being on site to guide and supervise the companies installing the equipment.
- Lead maintenance team that consists of mechanical and electrical staff working mainly in 4 shifts and partially in day shift including maintenance store management
- Ensure that critical infrastructure on which the whole plant depends on such as generators, compressors, chillers, coolers, and the wastewater treatment have an OEE close to 100%.
- Oversee daily routine maintenance, break down repairs and preventative maintenance with the aim to ensure that the production team is able timely delivery and efficient operation.
- Cooperate with the Production department to align for maintenance versus production time of equipment ensure quality compliant production
- Cooperate with Quality department to ensure that Product Quality problems that are related with equipment problems are addressed
- Manage Maintenance team including recruitment, training need assessment, skill development, disciplinary actions, performance evaluation, shift handover etc.
- Establish internal procedures for 5S, Health & Safety within the Maintenance department and support it throughout the plant
- Formal qualification as Mechanical or Electrical engineer (Degree)
- Having the qualification of being appointed as a GMR 2.1 for the plant with more than 3000 kW energy consumption.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in an international manufacturing company, preferably in plastic recycling, plastic industry or food packaging or comparable industry with conveyors, extruder, and similar equipment in production
- Ideally, experience in new plant set-up, growth and expansion of a newly created operation / plant.
- Proven track of leadership experience and ability to train and develop the production team.
- Deep understanding of production performance metrics, 5S and Health & Safety practices
- Professionalism and dedication to excellence in customer care
- Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problems.
- Willingness to work in a challenging environment.