Area maintenance supervisor

Bloemfontein, Free State

R 300000 ZA Per annum

Area Maintenance Supervisor page is loaded Area Maintenance Supervisor Apply remote type Not Remote locations Bloemfontein, South Africa time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR16074 CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our  Hybrid Work Model . Job Description Area Maintenance Supervisor Awesome opportunity to join a Dynamic team. Position Purpose The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that all Pallet, RPC and Container plants and equipment in the region is optimally planned, procured, installed, and maintained according to all corporate and legislative requirements. Ensuring that all plant, tools, and equipment always deliver optimal production under the safest conditions and maintaining minimal machine down time. The incumbent will be responsible for adhering to and maintaining all company, legislative and regulatory safe work requirements, and practices. He/she will be required to cost, and time estimates of the planned maintenance work and prepare applicable technical documentation to promote quality and defect-free maintenance work. Responsibilities People and Safety• Promotes and fosters the CHEP culture of Zero Harm• Maintains the corporate safety strategy in all plants• Manages and controls Operational and Engineering strategic goals and objectives• Recruits, motivates and develops subordinate staff which includes succession planning.• Uses effective people management and communication skills• Ensures that good communications, sound relationships are maintained• Assists and prepares for GAP, SEMP and Environmental audits by assisting and ensuring thatthe region is compliant to the set of requirements. Cost and Metrics• Drives efficiencies throughout the plant in order to reduce cost.• Ensures that all plants in the region deliver optimum production through their plant andequipment• Proposes and presents projects and plans for new plant installations and replacementsthrough effective cost saving initiatives• Drives ‘over time’ down and reduces plant ‘down time’ that are caused by maintenance• Reports monthly to Management on all maintenance costs, expenses, and overtime• Assists in vendor creation and getting the best service out of our current vendors.• Assists in developing and implementing SLAs for contract suppliers• Responsible for the up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and job recordsdatabase• Perform root cause analysis and conduct investigations• Schedule maintenance work into production plans Stock Management• Assists plants in managing stores and maintenance stocks efficiently.• Ensures that the plants are efficiently and effectively stocked with the necessary tools andequipment to support the PMS programme Quality• Ensures that the minimum quality standards are maintained• Sets high standards on equipment received and ensures that all equipment delivers desiredresults in volume and quality. Plant and Property Maintenance• Ensures overall compliance to all CHEP Operational SOP’s as well as local laws whichincludes LRA, BCEA, EE, OSH Act• Ensures that all plants in the region have a controlled preventative maintenance plan in place.• Promotes and manages the safe, efficient, and effective use of all plant and equipment.• Ensures that all breakdowns are attended to immediately• Assists in the Designs, Installations and Commissioning of new plants.• Plans for expansion Classification: General• Is an expert on the PMS (Plant Maintenance System) for SAPOperational Systems• Ensures that all legal and statutory requirements (such as labour legislation) as well as Companypolicies and procedures applicable to the Operations function are implemented• Ensures efficient and effective operating methods (i.e., for inspection, repair, manufacture, etc.)are developed and maintained to achieve productivity, quality, and cost targets.• Ensures that purchasing systems are applied in line with best practice. General• Ensures the effective management of planned maintenance for all plants• Ensures the adequate security and control of all Company assets in the Region• Develop and maintains effective relationships with suppliers.• Ensures that all products and services meet Customer satisfaction Qualifications Required: Millwright or suitable qualification in the mechanical or electrical engineering field Advantageous: An accredited Mechanical or Electrical Eng degree Experience Incumbent should have between 5-10 years’ experience in the mechanical and electrical fields. (Specific exposure to Allan Bradley and Siemens systems will be advantageous), which includes approximately at least 3 years managerial experience. Specific exposure and experience to the design and implementation of PMS through SAP is a requirement. Skills and Knowledge Computer literacy (SAP, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)Assertive with good communication, organisational and negotiation skills ( Written and oral)Sound business and commercial acumen. Ability to read and interpret vendor manuals and drawings To perform basic cost analysis Highly motivated and results driven Classification: General Ability to organise and plan tasks Self-directing Preferred Education Degree and equivalent - Mechanical Engineering Preferred Level of Work Experience3 - 5 years Not Remote We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected]. About Us CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our  Hybrid Work Model , for available positions.

#J-18808-Ljbffr