Production And Maintenance Foreman - Edenvale at Signature Cosmetics

Job Description

• Provide a proactive and responsive approach to maintenance activities, including routine inspections, repairs, and preventive measures, thereby guaranteeing the seamless operation of machinery
• Ensure there is a planned maintenance schedule in place.
• Ensure maintenance is carried out as per approved planned maintenance schedule.
• Perform daily checks on all production machinery and ensure machinery set up is correct prior to the commencement of the production process.
• Ensure all repairs or replacements are actioned prior to the commencement of the production process.
• Ensure all breakdowns are analysed, and timeously repaired.
• Ensure adequate stock holding is in place for critical parts and parts required for general maintenance and breakdowns.  
• Ensure health and safety regulations are implemented and adhered to.
• Provide input on the maintenance, modification, and procurement of machinery and equipment.
• Report any concerns regarding equipment usage and wear and tear to line manager.
• Ensure all employees operating equipment and machinery are adequately trained and authorised to operate the relevant equipment and machinery.  
• Ensure only suitably qualified employees or contractors perform maintenance or repairs on any equipment, machinery, pneumatic equipment, or infrastructure.
• Partner with SHE Officer to ensure that all areas are covered in terms of inspections and maintenance. 
• Action any items raised by Risk and Compliance following a Health and Safety inspection for your area of responsibility.
• Perform quality inspections on work performed by contractors prior to sign off of job card and authorisation for payment.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as and when required.
• Obtain quotes as and when requested from the list of preferred suppliers, and forward to line manager for approval.
• Maintain proper storage of all equipment and or tools.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained according to established standards.
• Ad hoc deliveries and collections for and from suppliers.
• Ensure strict compliance to Standard Operating Procedure 1 Equipment Maintenance.
• Ensure strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedure 9 Setting up and Operating Compressed air tools.
• Draft, signoff and maintain standard operating procedures for Machine Operators for all machinery used in the production facility.

Requirements 

• Grade 12/Matric or equiverlaant 
• Qualified electrician with Diploma or equivalent qualification related to electrical engineering and electrical installations is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role is required.
• Experience working with pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical engineering, fitting, and turning, conveyor belts is required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/production environment is required.
• Experience with general building maintenance is required.