Maintenance Group Leader

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Maintenance Group Leader to join their dynamic team in Kariega/Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

• Management of Personnel to reduce facility downtime and improve stability
• Plan and Manage Planned maintenance activities
• Manage Shift’s timekeeping to support required activities
• Manage overtime according to plant requirements
• Control Maintenance budget and make requisitions for Consumables & Spare parts to meet plant targets
• Lead, motivate, and coach artisans to achieve departmental/organizational goals and objectives
• Conduct employee appraisal in accordance with HR standards and guidelines
• Conduct disciplinary process of sub-ordinates with HR standard and guidelines
• Manage member planned maintenance and facility device skills development
• Ensure that Kaizens (Improvements) are investigated, and take action to achieve plant targets
• Create work activities to Rectify Facility EHS and Legal Non-Compliance
• Effective feedback and develop solutions by self and with manager
• Any reasonable activity that may be required by the plant

Job Requirements:

• National Diploma/BTech Mechanical/Electrical Engineering /Mechatronics
• 3 -5 years’ experience in an engineering/maintenance department within the automotive industry inclusive of experience in Instrumentation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Electrical, Mechanical and Safety.

• 3-5 year's Supervisory Experience (Production / Operation Management
• ISO Systems and Standards Knowledge.
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word & PowerPoint essential) Intermediate Skill level
• Purchasing/ Sourcing Skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CMMS or any other Maintenance systems
• Experience in Automated Manufacture Environment
• Innovative Ideas and Planning
• Appropriate Judgment and Decision Making
• Prioritization of tasks

The Group Leader will be working a three-shift pattern and also ensure adequate coverage for all shifts