Port Elizabeth: Automotive Maintenance Planner posted by Profile Personnel

About the Role

Profile Personnel, a well-established automotive company based in Kariega, is seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Planner to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will ensure that all plant, machinery, and equipment are maintained to the needs of the Assembly Plant in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement to plant, maintenance systems, machinery, and equipment through processes to effect productivity or cost savings
• Provide support to maintenance supervisors and managers with multi-disciplinary technical know-how on preventative maintenance methods and practices for electrical, mechanical, structural, etc.
• Develop, administer, maintain, and drive PM and TPM systems for Assembly through Maximo and Shop Floor Management
• Analyze major plant stoppages/breakdowns and drive countermeasures to prevent recurrence
• Control maintenance schedules and systems to determine corrective action
• Maintain facility manuals and technical data, calibration, and/or other certifications in electronic and/or physical archive
• Manage the cleaning contractor and processes for Assembly Operations to ensure an effective and efficient service is rendered
• Develop, plan, and update overall maintenance processes and activities that support preventative maintenance systems

Requirements

• Degree/National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, and Mechatronics
• 3.5 years of experience in Maintenance Planner as well as preventative and predictive maintenance in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of FMEA and its practical use in the maintenance environment including problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good working knowledge of Health and safety regulations
• Sound experience with production facilities such as filling equipment, conveyor systems, lifts, hoists, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to plan work orders and minimize downtime
• Sound knowledge of project management principles, practices, and execution of complex projects. Technical knowledge and understanding of PLC and related instrumentation and drive systems
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Projects, Outlook, Maximo)
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate at all levels within the company and with local and international stakeholders

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are required for this position.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information is not provided in the original job description.