Job Description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162087 - Boksburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWho We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!Main Responsibilities
Delegating maintenance tasks to the rest of the team, and finding relevant vendors and service providers
Developing maintenance plans and implementing them
Custodian for SAP EAM and program execution
Control the issuing of the engineering spares/materials (new and used) in the engineering stores
Keeping track and ordering of supplies, consumables, material and spare parts inventories for the
maintenance department
Keeping track and ordering of supplies and consumables for the production department
Purchasing any equipment, tools, or materials that may be required
Updating maintenance logs for all machinery
Supporting requirements regarding Asset Tagging and Asset Management
Assessing procedures and making recommendations for improvement
Monitors the stock items in the engineering stores and replenish as needed
Assists during the stock take activities of the Engineering parts/stock
Ensuring that CFP (Colgate Financial Policy) expectations are consistently metFP&R
Assists in the implementation of Planned Maintenance and Autonomous maintenance standards as part of the FP&R standards.
Provides Planned/ Autonomous Maintenance KPIs to the FP&R coordinator.
Purchase the supplies needed for AM and PM activities such as (Grease, Rags, Brooms, Mops,
etc.)
Identify FTG opportunities/ initiativesPlanning Develops short and long term maintenance schedules and ensures that maintenance schedules
are always up to date.
Negotiates plant availability with the Production Planner.
Implements plant maintenance schedules through liaison with the artisan/technicians
Follow up with artisans to ensure that the maintenance plan is implemented according to the
schedule.Maintenance Activities
Controls all maintenance inspection records. Coordinate maintenance activities among the engineering staff.
Hosting the Maintenance Planning meetings.
Preparing and Sharing dashboards for Maintenance KPIs and SAP Notifications.
Participates in problem solving/root cause analysis activities in the engineering department
(related to mechanical reliability of machines).Documentation Implements and coordinates technicians job card system and track labour effectiveness.
Captures and analyses failure history of various equipment in the plant for further investigation by
the engineering department.
Generates reports on plant performance and makes information available for the
artisan/technicians and other employees on the maintenance board.Managing Materials and Services Is able to determine material planning needs for maintenance activity schedule/condition.
Is able to translate historical performance and maintenance information into accurate parts
inventory levels.Continuous Improvement Uses data and information to develop/modify preventive maintenance schedules and identify
potential improvements related to equipment.
Understands and applies the Asset Effectiveness Model.
Participates in Continuous Improvement activities to improve line performance.
Share ideas, knowledge and best practices to improve processes and solve problems.
Works to standardised best practices.EOHS and Quality Leadership Leads by example and demands safe behaviours and awareness, sound environmental practices
and commitment to Quality.
Understands own role and responsibility as well as that of others in implementing EHS and
Quality standards and guidelines.
Takes corrective actions in a timely manner to mitigate potential EHS or Quality incidents.
Abides by facility safety and GMP requirements and sets the example.
Proactive in self-assessing against corporate EHS and Quality standards and governmental
regulations.Expectations Optimum Making and Finishing efficiency achieved (measured using OPERA) through
mechanical reliability of all machines
Achieving Maintenance KPIs (PM Adherence, etc.)
Minimal line downtime through the implementation of Planned maintenance
Optimised overall cost of maintaining machines through effective and time repair work.
Compliance to EHS/Quality and FP&R standards.
GMP compliance with respect to equipment maintenance and operation.
Successful generation and implementation of improvement ideas/projects.Knowledge and Skills
Computer literacy Sound knowledge of SAP EAM
Technical Literacy/ Numeracy skills
Functioning with minimal supervision
Verbal and written communication skills
Time management
Proactively apply skills and knowledge to consistently manufacture products to CP standards.
Collaborates with others in a team to achieve plant objectives.
Understands technical processes in the factory.
Identifies and communicates equipment capabilities and constraints.
Understands the individual components and interfacing of major components and systems of
equipment.
Ensures that equipment and processes are capable of meeting production schedules, customer
demands, and Quality and Microbiology targets.
Understand impact of Quality, and EOHS standards on overall performance.
Models safe behaviour.
Is able to correctly estimate time to repair and time to complete maintenance activities.Experiences/Educational Level/Skills Attributes RequiredLEVEL OF EDUCATION
xe2xaex9a Minimum N6 Diploma in Engineering plus trade Test qualification or National Diploma. LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE
xe2xaex9a 2-5 years manufacturing or similar experience is preferred, with an emphasis in mechanics or
electronics.Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people - ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve -and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.#LI-[[filter12]]

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