Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Maintenance Manager to join their dynamic team in East London.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

• Management of Maintenance department to ensure optimum machine availability at all times
• Effective utilizations of the plant preventative maintenance program for both the equipment and tooling used for the production process
• Continuous improvement of process and machinery systems
• Programming and upgrading PLCs, Robots and other software
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act on site
• Co-ordinate outsourcing of Safety, Contractors, and Cleaning function
• Ensure continuous improvements and low cost mechanisms are implemented throughout the plant production processes
• Ensure that all tooling used by production is in good working condition at all times and liaise with production / technical to ensure tooling preparation is completed timeously and in line with production schedule
• Identify all tooling improvements and manage the tooling program to reduce tooling change over and times.
• Installation of plant machinery and equipment as required
• Building maintenance
• Electrical reticulation

• NQF 4 qualification + Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mechanical/Electrical Trade Test (NQF6)
• 5 – 10 years extensive supervisory experience in a maintenance / tooling environment as an engineer in the Automotive Industry
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic knowledge
• Siemens and Mitsubishi programing experience
• KUKA & ABB robot programming experience
• Safety device programming experience
• Familiar with mechanical processes, spot welding, press plants, paint plants, toolroom & jigs
• Preventative maintenance programs / packages / continuous improvement action plans
• High Computer skills on databases, MS Office, and knowledge of Computerized Maintenance
• Management Software
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Good people and communication skills
• OHS Act (Safety requirements) knowledge

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