To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of Maintenance work in order to improve availability and reliability of plant and equipmentKey Performance AreasMaintenance Management:Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectivesDetermine resources (labour and materials) required and allocate overtime workAnalyse and interpret Planned Maintenance Reports (Hours per department, hours per Artisan, etc.)Analyse and interpret Breakdown Reports (Manufacturing downtime, top 10, etc.)Diagnose plant and equipment problems (fault finding) and identify opportunities to modify, upgrade, improve or replace equipment and sparesMaintain register of all electrical hardware on site and backups of all installed softwareMaintenance Planning:Compile and supervise the Preventive Maintenance Programme according to the maintenance requirements for machines and equipmentMaintain and update the Preventive Maintenance tasks listsMaintain and update Critical Spares and Spares ListsMaintenance Process:Scheduled:Receive Maintenance Schedules, interpret instructions and plan maintenance and repair workApprove Stores Requisition for spares and consumablesBreakdown:Supervises the carrying out of breakdown repairsEscalate the problem to the next level if it cannot be resolved successfullyInform/advise Management of any breakdowns of a serious nature or where any potential equipment failure is imminentEngineering Projects:Project Initiation:Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change controlParticipate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost against budgetProject Planning:Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project executionMonitor, evaluate and communicate project schedulesProject Management:Manage implementation of Engineering ProjectsContribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertiseSupervise a project team of a technical project to deliver project objectivesProvide assistance in implementing and assuring project work meets quality requirementsProject Administration:Implement project administration processes according to requirementsPlan, organise and support project meetings and workshopsFulfil procurement activities and supervise procurement administrationProvide procurement administration support to a projectConduct project documentation management to support project processesContinuous Improvement:Keep up to date with latest developments/technologies in MaintenanceIdentify areas for improvementDevelop and implement continuous improvement interventionsReporting:Analyse Maintenance Reports and identify opportunities for improvementsPeople Supervision:Ensure an enabling climate/cultureSupervise the team to achieve work unit objectivesPlan allocation of labour within area of responsibilityAchieve HDSA/Female targets for the DepartmentObtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibilityConduct outcomes-based assessmentsCoach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levelsEnsure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)Resolve grievances and disputesCustomer Relations:Foster and maintain customer relationsSupplier Relations:Foster and maintain supplier relationsIdentify opportunities for improvements with suppliersFinancial Control:Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/TransfersParticipate in the Audit processAdhere to Financial Policies and ProceduresProtect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)Detect and prevent fraudPromote good Corporate GovernanceSHE:Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplaceConduct Planned Task Observations in the workplaceIdentify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplaceAddress workplace hazards and risksApply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipmentQuality Management System:Monitor and maintain Quality within the Maintenance FunctionComply with the requirements of the Maintenance Quality SystemsEnsure that the maintenance department works within the ISO/TS Quality System as well as conformance to the ISO 14001 standardPolicies and Procedures:Develop and update Maintenance Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.Ensure implementation and compliance of Maintenance Policies and ProceduresEmployees shall perform the duties as assigned to them diligently and to the satisfaction of Management. The job description represents the outline of the duties to be performed and the responsibilities of the employee. Nothing shall prevent management from assigning additional tasks to an employee or assigning the employee to a different job provided an explanation of the reasons are given.Competencies: Knowledge and SkillsFunctional KnowledgeBusiness ExpertiseLeadershipProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsKnowledge:Product and Process KnowledgeTrade/technical knowledgeManufacturing plant / Automotive industry manufacturingIATF16949 and ISO14001Demonstrate a clear understanding of technical aspects of maintenance and machinery as requiredElectrical and mechanical knowledgeDemonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspects associated with flammable energy sourcesAdditional requirements/systems, etc.Computer:MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Operating computer systems - maintenance systemsMinimum qualifications:Degree/Diploma or N6 qualification in engineering with a dual trade in Electro-mechanical, preferable.Trade tested in a technical field or Engineering principlesAdditional qualifications:7 years' experience in supervision of a maintenance department, proven track record of discipline. Knowledge in instrumentation and programming is highly advantageous
