Job Description
- Matric or relevant trade qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)
- 4-6 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role
- Experience in food/snack manufacturing environments
- Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety compliance
Key Responsibilities:
- Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Lead the maintenance and repair of equipment, including but not limited to – conveyors (belt & bucket), air compressors, seasoning machines, packaging machines, puffing machines, mixing machines, multi-head weighers, and forklifts
- Respond quickly to machine breakdowns and coordinate timely repair to minimize production downtime
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Execute and improve the preventive maintenance program across all shifts
- Monitor equipment performance data and initiate predictive maintenance when trends indicate potential failures
- Maintain detailed logs and documentation of all maintenance work performed
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians, including assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and evaluating performance
- Plan shift rosters to ensure full coverage of maintenance needs during production
- Ensure compliance with safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards at all times
- Spare Parts & Tools Management
- Ensure availability of critical spare parts and tools and raise procurement requests as needed
- Monitor usage and work with the Maintenance Manager to optimize inventory levels and control costs
- Collaboration with Production & Quality Teams
- Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules
- Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure that maintenance activities support food safety requirements
- Reporting & Compliance
- Report maintenance KPIs (Downtime, MTTR, PM completion rate, etc.) to the Maintenance Manager weekly
Ensure all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hygiene practices are strictly followed
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