Job Description

Overview:We are PepsiCoPepsiCo is proud to be one of the worlds leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio xe2x80x94 including Lays, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker xe2x80x94 consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. Responsibilities:Job Overview: Responsible for overseeing the safe operation and maintenance of the plant and the equipment. Ensuring that the relevant statutory regulations are adhered to (GMR2). Ensuring that preventative maintenance is implemented and upheld to enable maximum production availability and efficiency. To manage technical, process and internal projects and equipment upgrades and enhancements to achieve significant benefits. Control the maintenance and energy budget. Ensure occupational health, safety & environment standards are in place and upheld.The successful candidate should be a self-starter with innovative technical abilities and strong people skills in order to effectively lead and manage a diverse group of individuals. The candidate must possess analytical abilities and proven experience in resolving plant breakdowns through permanent solutions. A proactive mindset is required as the candidate will be required to plan and manage challenging objectives within an unpredictable environment. The endurance level of this individual has to be above average because of the long hours and physical activities required.PLANT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implement and manage the planned and preventative maintenance strategy based on the operational requirements of the plant.
• Improve maintenance related KPIs by carrying out the maintenance strategy with the sites engineering staff.
• Manage the execution of all outstanding and ongoing planned and adhoc worklists.
• Continuously review plant related KPIs and align the maintenance strategy to attain key site objectives.
• Maintain Equipment Information and repair programs on SAP Maintenance and Inventory Management.
• Refine PM schedules in SAP to be more relevant and effective.
• Liaise with project coordinator and support Artisans for the control and co-ordination of contractors.
• Ensure engineering stores management in line with COSO audit requirements.
• Develop & report on monthly Engineering and Inventory related KPI's.
• Compile plant and equipment performance reports, graphs and presentations.

PEOPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure that stores personnel maintain an efficient spare parts list.
• Set up an annual training program for all maintenance personnel.
• Build team capability and maintain a well-disciplined and competent workforce.
• Coordinate daily activities with production and other departments and communicate to Senior Artisans.
• Manage all maintenance personnel i.e. Performance Management, Discipline, safety gear, leave planning and utilisation of staff.
• The total management of administration issues: Time and attendance approvals, following procedures, using maintenance software, safety inspections and OHSAct (safety legislation) requirements.
• Ensure all legal requirements of the OHSAct (safety legislations) are adhere to.

COST CONTROL

• All maintenance overtime must be coordinated and managed with-in budget.
• Day to day maintenance activities must stay with-in approved budget.
• All spares drawn from the store and maintenance activities must be coupled to cost control.

Qualifications:

• Technical Trade or National Training Certificate (National diploma Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineer) - B. Eng Degree is advantageous
• Government Certificate of Competency is a requirement
• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in the FMCG environment and 3 years managerial
• Milling Process Experience would be advantageous
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software
• Technical abilities to resolve complex engineering plant breakdowns
• Analytical thinker with the ability to think globally
• Knowledge of the OHSAct (safety legislation) is essential
• Experience in spares handling for engineering department
• Budget management.
• Safety background.
• Excellent people management skills

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

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