Maintenance Foreman - Milling (Pretoria) at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!
• RCL FOODS is searching for a Maintenance Foreman to join our Engineering team at the Flour Mill based in Pretoria West and reporting into the Maintenance Manager. The purpose of this role is to manage the Mechanical, Boiler making and electrical part of the Factory and manage the mechanical and electrical department to uphold all mechanical and electrical machinery to a high standard of safety and reliability.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of a completed Matric AND N3 Mechanical Certificate AND Trade Test Certificate as Fitter or Fitter & Turner OR,
• Minimum of a completed Matric AND N3 Electrical Certificate AND Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician or Master installation Electrician
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role at a Supervisory level within the Milling Industry
• The successful Candidate will be self-motivated with strong Leadership abilities and impressive Planning & Communication skills.
• Computer literate with a high technical aptitude and have in-depth knowledge of Flour Mill machinery & spares, as well as conducting structured root-cause analysis

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Maintenance Ensure efficient and quality maintenance to all mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensure adequate holding and maintenance of critical spares.
• Conduct engineering problem-solving to maintain high equipment uptime.
• Maintain maintenance budget expenditure to within the approved thresholds.
• Co-ordinate and allocate work to subordinates.
• Deliver the mechanical and electrical workshop’s performance objectives.
• Provide engineering support for projects.
• Facilitate training of sub-ordinates.
• Provide 24-hour coverage for mechanical and electrical 0engineering related matters.
• Management Ensure maintenance activities are done in accordance with the work order system.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all stakeholders (internal & external).
• Write work instructions and conduct planned job observations.
• Manage department overtime to within thresholds.
• Maintain an effective team-work culture Carry out disciplinary code of practice as and when necessary.
• Safety / Housekeeping Conducts engineering activities in accordance with the OHS Act 85, 1993 and related company safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures and related safety protocols.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the workshop and in areas under depart control.