Maintenance/Fitters Manager

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment.
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of teams’ work and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors.
• Manage the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required.
• Manage compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures.
• Manage and assist where possible with all critical breakdowns on all Production machinery as well as breakdown investigation and forecasting.
• Aid employees with fault finding and giving suitable input on diagnostics.
• Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly.
• Liaise with suitable suppliers and source quality parts and spares.
• Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery.
• Ensure compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required.
• Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from Engineering management as required.
• Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department.
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations.
• Plan of department needs with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors as well as the effective execution of the said planning.
• Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers.
• Distribute overtime between the team.
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff.
• Implement KPIs set out by the engineering team, and track them by the CMMS.
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Any other tasks, as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate or suitable higher qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry.
• At least 5 years of proven management experience.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Hydraulic background will be an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of power tools.
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Strong administrative ability.
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system.
• Experience with compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English).
• Prepared to work overtime when required.

Attributes

• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit).
• Must be of sober habits.
• Hands on practical approach to the job.
• Hard working and self-motivated.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Display a professional work approach.
• Logical and detail orientated.
• Result-driven: Excellent standards in execution.
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity.
• Prioritization management.
• Excellent communication skills on all levels.
• Clear leadership ability.
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability.