Planner - Pongola at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we grow what matters!
• Our Talent Team is looking for someone who is brilliant at the basics to fill the role of Planner with great attention to detail skills to join our Sugar Operating Unit. The is based in Pongola.
• The objective of this position is to render and control all maintenance planning under the direction of the Planning officer and provide input to the drawing and condition monitoring services to the Factory.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade Test Certificate (Fitter/Millwright/Electrician)
• N3 in Engineering studies or equivalent qualification 
• MS Office (Excel - Advanced; Word – intermediate; Outlook – intermediate, Projects)
• SAP Module (PM, MM) 

Experience and Training 

• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a trade tested Artisan (Fitter/Millwright/Electrician
• Experience in budgeting, cost management & forecasting processes
• 2 years’ experience in a Planning role will be advantageous.
• OR 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical Foreman or Engineer in a heavy industrial production environment will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skill 

• Knowledge of heavy industrial production environment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and systems 
• Knowledge of best engineering practices and standards
• knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant legislations
• Knowledge of labour legislations will be an added advantage 
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Able to think ahead, plan and organise his/her workload 
• Self-starting, action-orientated individuals
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Change management skills
• Sound report writing and communication skills
• Working well under pressure

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Oversee day to day activities and responsibilities of Planning Clerks
• Control movements of assets in the Asset register and asset disposal thereof.
• Service the packing station maintenance planning, cost per equipment and stoppage reporting
• Prepare maintenance schedules of all assets in accordance with the planned maintenance requirements.
• Control the release of all schedules work, including safety schedules.
• Control routine maintenance of equipment by ensuring that maintenance satisfies equipment condition, in particularly for off crop planning purposes.
• Facilitate the labelling and correctness of plant assets in accordance with the set standards.
• Analysing of new equipment installations for defects before final commissioning or handing over from the Supplier/Contractor.
• Generate, prepare, develop and distribute reports to Section Managers/Management on the following: Employee utilization, Workload Stats, Callouts, Lost Time Availability, Cost and History Reports on high maintenance Equipment, Critical Spares availability, Outstanding Works Orders, Safety and Statutory Works orders, Offcrop labour requirements, Offcrop Work progress, Root Cause Analysis.
• Responsible for collating, generating and circulation of standby rooster.
• Monitor and compile the requirements as per risk audit guideline.
• Ongoing risk evaluation and proactive risk management steps are taken to ensure the availability and integrity plant.
• Provide input maintenance, operational, materials, employment and capital budgets.
• Monthly management and deviations reports.
• Training of employees on Planned Maintenance system on SAP, with reference to the EAM Strategy.
• Report and investigate all accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.  
• Maintain high quality work standards, comply with safety standards and requirements and ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility