Maintenance Team Leader

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Maintenance Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Durban (Pinetown).

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities: Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues Check electrical and mechanical systems of machinery across the site to ensure functionality Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff Manage and Control Plant Engineering budgets and expenses Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary Manage relationships with contractors and service providers Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities Ensure health and safety policies are complied with Ensure efficient and effective plant maintenance Identify and implement Planned maintenance schedules for various facilities within the plants. Allocating priority with regards to breakdown to ensure high machine uptime. Ensure adequate stock holding of critical spares in the event of a breakdown\/planned maintenance. Manage, enforce and promote health, environmental awareness and safe working conditions which meets regulatory requirements and PPE compliance to reduce the risk of injury. Ensure auditory requirements are met for TS 16949 \/ ISO 18001 \/ ISO 14001 Ensure department KPA's are up to date Develop a multi-skilled team - Train and develop associates to meet departmental goals Set objectives, goals and strategy to support company goals Manage Projects: Identify requirements and parameters for each individual project to reach set timing. Identify project timing and ensure this is maintained. Manage on-site contractors and suppliers to keep up visual appearances and operational. Job Requirements: Millwright \/ N dip in Mechanical engineering \/ Electrical engineering Proven experience as a maintenance foreman Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience Minimum 5 years' Manufacturing \/ Automotive Environment experience Sound knowledge and experience with PLC's Drives, Servo Motors, compressors, generators and hydraulics