Miantenance Foreman

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002312/KMa

Date posted:

Monday, July 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R45000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A reputable FMCG company is looking to employ a Maintenance Foreman which would be responsible for supervising and coordinating daily maintenance operations within a food manufacturing plant. You’d ensure machinery reliability, oversee team performance, and drive preventive maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision
Direct and mentor maintenance technicians; assign daily tasks, coach apprentices, and oversee performance to ensure goals are met
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Oversee both preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, refrigeration, and automated systems; respond to breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime
Planning & Scheduling
Coordinate with managers and planners to prioritize work orders, schedule shutdowns, and manage resources effectively .
Safety & Compliance
Enforce safe work practices, ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, and food safety standards; conduct inspections and safety briefings
Budget & Inventory Management
Monitor spare parts usage, control overtime, liaise with suppliers, and support budget planning and cost control
Continuous Improvement & Project Support
Lead root-cause analysis, support CAPEX and upgrades, maintain 5S/TPM initiatives, and drive improvements in OEE/MTBF/MTTR metrics .
Documentation & Reporting
Ensure all maintenance logs, job cards, CMMS updates, and compliance documentation are current and accurate

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification (Millwright, Fitter, Electrician—Red Seal preferred); technical diploma advantageous

Experience

Artisan experience: 5–10 years in a production environment (preferably food manufacturing)
Supervisory: 2–5 years leading maintenance teams or shifts

Technical Skills

Proficient with mechanical systems, refrigeration, hydraulics/pneumatics, PLCs, VFDs, automated packaging — SCADA familiarity .
Capable of reading schematics, P&IDs, maintenance manuals .

Systems & Software

Competent with CMMS (SAP PM, Maximo, Syspro, Shopware) and MS Office for reporting

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