Job Description

Job Overview:

• The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the companyxe2x80x99s machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• The Maintenance Foreman is also in charge of managing the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with security, safety, health, environmental standards, and maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools.
• The Maintenance Foreman reports to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and works closely with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient production.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the maintenance and repair of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Assign and monitor the work of the maintenance team (including maintenance planning), ensuring quality of maintenance and timeliness of service.
• Train, coach, evaluate and monitor the performance of the maintenance staff, providing feedback and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures, as well as local and national rules, regulations and standards, regarding health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities, identifying and resolving any issues or risks (manage company asset register, as per policies and procedures).
• Maintain accurate and updated records of the maintenance activities, trends, costs, and inventory.
• Coordinate with external contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, as needed, for the procurement and delivery of spare parts, tools, and services.
• Provide technical support and advice to other departments, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Report any near misses, incidents, accidents, risk hazards or malfunctions to the Reliability & Engineering Manager and take corrective and preventive actions, as necessary

• Matric or equivalent.
• National Trade Test Fitter or Millwright or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ yearsxe2x80x99 Experience in Artisan Fitter/ Millwright
• 5+ years Supervisor/Foreman experience.
• Experience in Boilers/Pumps/Conveyors.
• Extensive experience using planned maintenance systems. Especially Pragma or SAP.
• Able to work methodically and systematically.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Key Culture attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork; effectively leads and communicates because our people matter.

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