Technical Coordinator - Crown Bag , Harrismith at VKB Group

Job Description

• Take full control and responsibility of the technical department and its staff at the business site.
• Ensure that repairs and maintenance to machinery are carried out in accordance with technical specifications, company OEM standards, and approved practices.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• The incumbent must have a certified trade qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience required after the trade certificate was awarded
• Experience with Triumph or bag-making machines/industry will be advantageous
• Knowledge of asset care and maintenance is required

Skills

• Technical Expertise in machinery maintenance, particularly in the bag-making industry or similar manufacturing environments
• Problem-Solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues quickly
• Leadership and Team Management to effectively manage staff and tasks
• Budget Management experience, with a focus on managing OPEX and CAPEX
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement to drive advanced maintenance systems and process enhancements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the technical department and its staff, ensuring that the required work is done on time, in full, and to the required standards
• Responsible for ensuring that the required planned/preventative and operator maintenance is scheduled and completed
• Required to perform physical maintenance work on equipment
• Setting up a critical spare parts list and aligning the maintenance spares store with these parts (stock)
• Develop ideas to prevent breakdowns within the plant, moving towards more planned and preventative maintenance rather than just performing breakdown repairs
• Work closely with the production planner and production manager
• Ensure power and water supply to the plant is stable and in working condition
• Draw up and manage the technical budget, including both OPEX and CAPEX
• Focus on innovation and the transition to systems of OEM maintenance and parts storage
• Perform any other duties as required by management