REQUIREMENTS Affirmative Action South African citizen B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and equivalent experience Government Certificate of Competency qualification (GCC) advantageous 10 years of supervisory experience in a sizable manufacturing environment Experience in the automotive field Extensive experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous process improvement, and TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance) Demonstrated track record of job progression, stability, and measurable impact Resourceful High energy and a sense of urgency Extremely reliable and motivated Capable of multitasking Excellent communication skills Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and deadlines Commitment to continual process improvement and quality standards CORE COMPETENCIES Strategy: the ability to think and act in a strategic way Talent: the ability to build and develop talent Approach: the ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem-solving Results: the ability to achieve planned results RESPONSIBILITIES Drive reliability and efficiencies in the plant’s machinery, equipment, and tooling Be a technically inclined leader capable of leading a team of maintenance operatives/ technicians in a manufacturing environment Overall responsibility for the cost-effective, timely, and appropriate maintenance of all equipment in the plant Responsible for the leadership and development of a team of maintenance operatives/ technicians, and set the tone for proactive maintenance activities Oversee daily troubleshooting activities as well as preventative and predictive maintenance efforts, and schedule employees and projects Lead the maintenance team to observe all safety programs that help ensure the protection of all plant employees and visitors Direct the analysis of mechanical and operational problems on plant equipment, overseeing the planning and implementation of corrective action as a member of the plant’s steering team Direct and maintain proper records for process safety management procedures and requirements Coordinate with engineering staff when necessary to facilitate project completions Represent the company’s position and interest in dealing with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants Prepare purchase orders for the acquisition of equipment and services as appropriate Oversee the continuous monitoring of production and processing equipment for proper operation Create, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance program of production, including inspection of plant equipment and an inventory replenishing system for parts Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment Maintain organizing the maintenance repair area and any other area where work is in progress Prepare daily activity plans for maintenance team personnel Practice good management principles and adhere to established best practices in hiring, promoting, directing, reviewing, disciplining, and motivating employees Any other duties that can ensure the successful operation of the company