Automotive Plant Engineering Manager (GCC Factories), Durban, Rneg + Ben

• N6/B Tech (in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• The Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories ticket – non-negotiable
• Red Seal Trade Test qualification as a Millwright/Electrician/Mechatronics Technician.
• Supervisory Management or any Management Certificate/Qualification will be advantageous.

• 5-10 years of plant maintenance experience.
• 5 years’ experience in a lead supervisory/managerial role in the FMCG/Manufacturing Industry.

DUTIES:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for maintenance of the plant including repair and installation of all electronic, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance and repair services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Schedule Day-to-Day work for all maintenance technicians.
• Ensure Schedule monthly Preventative Maintenance plans.
• Assign all repair work.
• Regularly Inspecting the facility.
• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive plant maintenance program.
• Equipment vendors and sources of spare parts and replacement equipment.
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, repairing, and installing plant equipment.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of equipment and materials purchasing.
• OSHA rules and regulations.
• Electrical codes and accepted practices.
• Methods and techniques of stick, carbon arc, mig and tig welding.
• Programmable logic controls, co-processors and smart relays.
• Methods and techniques of handling and transporting hazardous waste, chemicals and gases.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Local laws & By-laws, codes, and regulations.
• IATF and SABS requirements