FMCG Factory Maintenance Manager at Country Bird Holdings

• The purpose of the position is to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the maintenance department. The ideal candidate will be appointed as a Maintenance Manager in this operational role and will be reporting directly to the Site Engineer

Minimum Requirements    
Requirements

• Grade 12
• Millwright trade qualification.
• Electrical trade qualification
• Advance Computer literary required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and good e-mail ethics)
• DMS system experience would be advantageous

Competencies Required

• Experience: 7 to 10 years relevant experience after qualification
• Experience working at a Further Processing Plant or food manufacturing plant.
• Experience in Amonia Plant systems.
• Experience managing a team of Artisans
• Self -motivated and ability to work independently.
• Competent on job specific in-house job skills.
• Detail and accuracy orientated.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good record keeping
• Candidate should be willing to work flexible hours and weekends including standby to attend to call outs where needed

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage all departments within Maintenance: Electrical, Mechanical, Scales, Refrigeration, Grounds, Buildings, Stores, etc
• Ensure compliance to all legislative requirements regarding Machinery act and OHSAS.
• Management of: Electricity consumption, Water consumption, Coal consumption, etc
• Preventative maintenance
• Minimize down time.
• Future planning and upgrades regarding refrigeration and production machinery.
• Drive capex`s.
• Ensure general housekeeping.
• Evaluate efficiency of production machinery.
• Drive HACCP system for Maintenance team.
• Plan and upgrade buildings.
• Responsible for maintenance stores.
• Ensure preventative maintenance program is running electively 
• Oversee the creation of requisitions and orders.
• Control budget daily.
• Oversee maintenance system, create and sign off all job cards daily.
• Ensure all OHSAS documentation is done correctly.
• Ensure all relevant checklists are done daily.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly reports are on time.
• Management of maintenance team (performance, discipline, time keeping, training etc
• Management of contractor's on site