Maintenance Mechanic - Cape Town at International Flavors & Fragrances

Responsibility and authority:

• Ensure related site policies are implemented and maintained. 
• Instruct production personnel on safe and correct use of equipment
• Stop use of equipment that is faulty or unsafe

Food Safety responsibility:

• Adhere to all Food Safety requirements in terms of Personnel practices and Hygiene
• Follow all handling, storage and processing instruction as per best practices to avoid contamination or deterioration of materials.
• Ensure all equipment is inspected and fit for use post maintenance or service

Operational safety requirements:

• Adhere to all safety instructions, signage and policies
• Show FELT leadership at all times
• Conduct all operations in a safe manner as per operational procedures
• Participate in all safety and emergency drills

Role requirements

Operational Deliverables (key tasks):

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections
• Ensure all maintenance records are completed and maintained
• Effect planned maintenance as per Maintenance schedule
• Repair breakdowns and assist in adjusting equipment to achieve standards and efficiencies
• Support maintenance team with management of spares and stock control
• Engage with suppliers to source new items and process purchases in SAP
• Oversee site services e.g. electrical, lighting and back up systems
• Support the PSM team with Technical input
• Support PHA team with technical input
• Manufacturing Capex planning and execution team member, log and track projects in Ecosys
• Support line managers with project co-ordination on site (Capex and improvements)
• Assist manufacturing team with problem solving and continuous improvement
• Assist with non-conformances including process related deviations
• Conduct first party EHS audits
• Site Electrical Competency 
• Site Work at Heights safety representative
• Site Asset Register maintenance
• Maintain Technology Packs in terms of PSM programmes
• Ensure safe operating practices are followed at all times
• Report on maintenance issues and metrics in weekly and monthly meetings