Maintenance Foreman - Animal Feeds (Kempton Park (R21))
Job details
AFGRI Equipment is your supplier of choice when looking at Agricultural equipment and services. AFGRI Equipment is the pre-eminent Agricultural, Golf, and Turf equipment retailer in Africa and Western Australia. AFGRI Equipment offers the worlds leading equipment brands and backs these brands with a business as good as the products we sell. We specialize in precision agriculture and utilize a myriad of technologies to better integrate your farm into your farm of the future.Description
Responsible for the overall management of the maintenance program for the main plant.
Requirements
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING
Grade 12
N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification
Trade certificate: Millwright
Registered Wireman's Licence - Category 2: Installation Electrician
REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright
Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Plan the maintenance schedule
Inspect and repair machinery and equipment
Maintain an up-to-date list of critical spares, procure and manage spare parts and stock on emergency spares
Conduct regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery to prevent mechanical and electrical breakdowns
Oversee the speedy repairs of unplanned breakdowns
Manage the planned preventative maintenance program by accurately documenting preventative inspections and recommending the replacement and/or repairs of equipment and machinery
Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
Manage and control the plant's budget
Monitor and prevent food safety risks in work areas, ensure food safety awareness and report non-conforming products
Ensure health and safety are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES
Practical/hands-on mechanical knowledge
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance
Leadership and management skills
Management experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance planning
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Accountability
Critical thinking
Energetic and motivated
Insightful
Integrity
Positive attitude
Proactive
Quality orientated
Reliability
Safety-conscious
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