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Utilities Technician

Utilities Technician

KellanovaSprings, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Title : Utilities Technician

Function & Business Unit :

Springs Manufacturing MENAT-SSA BU

Reports to :

Mechanical Business Partner Springs

Global Level : GL02

Purpose of the role

The Utilities Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment in basic condition and extending its lifetime through adequate and cost-effective (preventive / condition-based) maintenance in the Utilities area. He / she is responsible for identifying and eliminating losses / waste reducing Equipment Breakdowns reducing unplanned and eventually planned downtime eventually reducing maintenance cost and improving OEE across Operations through leveraging the KWS methodologies while maintaining the highest standards in Safety and Quality & Food Safety. He / she ensures that the Maintenance Plan for Utilities is continuously updated and executed.

Limited travel could be required. He / she performs standby duties across the factory which may mean coming in during odd hours.

Working Relationships

  • Reports to the Mechanical Business Partner
  • 1 Direct Report : Utilities Fitter
  • Closely works together with the PM Coordinator the Maintenance Technicians for Process / Packing the Stores Controller the shift fitters and the Process Engineer Process.
  • Partners with all other Plant / CSL Departments at all levels
  • Plays an active role in one or more KWS Centers of Excellence
  • Partners with equipment suppliers

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Environmental Health and Safety

  • Role Models promotes and encourages a Health and Safety culture within the Plant leveraging GEMBA Safety 7 Tours and Leader-led observation programs as key coaching opportunities.
  • Ensures that all Environmental Health & Safety rules policies & procedures (incl legislated requirements) are being followed and acts pro-actively by addressing any concerns.
  • Assists in root cause analysis of incidents / audit findings in Utilities and identifies / implements actions to mitigate risk / structurally eliminate the hazard.
  • Quality and Food Safety

  • Role Models promotes and encourages a Food Safety & Quality culture within the Plant leveraging GEMBA & Golden 6 Tours as key coaching opportunities.
  • Ensures that all Food Safety & Quality rules policies & procedures (incl legislated requirements) are being followed and acts pro-actively by addressing any concerns.
  • Assists in root cause analysis of incidents / audit findings in Utilities and identifies / implements actions to mitigate risk / structurally eliminate the hazard (including but not limited to Adverse Events Non-conformances Food Safety / Quality Incidents & Alerts ).
  • People

  • Fosters proactive clear consistent and transparent communication across the Maintenance Department Operations and the rest of the plant Daily Direction Setting meetings Toolbox talks Shift team meetings and Shift Take Overs.
  • Actively drives capability building for the Mechanical Maintenance area (esp. shift fitters) and Operations linked to loss elimination and Management of Change.
  • Kellanova Work Systems (KWS)

  • Actively participates in one or more KWS Centre of Excellence teams and owns one of the critical Daily Management Systems (DMS).
  • Ensures follow up of all critical Maintenance DMSs and actively drives implementation of Reliability Maintenance in the Utilities area.
  • Actively enforces SAP as the single source of truth (including but not limited to spares work orders purchase requisitions ).
  • Manufacturing and Operational Efficiency

  • Owns the overall OEE improvement (Breakdown Elimination Unplanned / Planned Losses) and loss elimination journey for the Utilities area in close collaboration with Operations. He / she owns the Mechanical Maintenance plan for Utilities ensures this is continuously updated and timely / efficiently executed (this includes planning preparation staging installing / assembling and testing). He / she analyzes shiftly / weekly / monthly trends and develops & drives relevant action plans to improve.
  • He / she leverages the full KWS toolbox in the journey to eliminate losses in the Maintenance and wider Utilities area. The KWS tools help him / her in diagnosing malfunctioning systems identifying root cause and executing relevant short- and long term improvements.
  • Throughout the Reliability Maintenance journey the Mechanical Maintenance Technician Utilities actively works to reduce Unplanned Downtime initially through replacing with Planned Downtime so adequate (preventive / condition-based) maintenance can be executed afterwards reducing the Planned Downtime whilst further improving OEE and reducing maintenance costs / spare parts inventory.
  • As Mechanical Maintenance Technician Utilities he / she ensures the long range capital plan is reflecting adequate Repair & Replace interventions and minimizes obsolescence across Utilities.
  • He / she owns the equipment asset list and drawings for the Utilities area and ensures this is up to date through regular audits / counts.
  • Preferred Education Skill & Experience

    EDUCATION & RELEVANT YEARS OF JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE

  • National Diploma or BTech or Trade Test (5 years experience) coupled with at least 3 years of FMCG working experience.
  • Minimum 3 years in a senior artisan leadership role for a team of artisans.
  • DIMENSIONS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    The ability to :

  • Focus on results through manual dexterity attention to detail customer focus quality food safety and safety awareness managing work planning and organizing decision-making and building partnerships.
  • Express potential through adaptability initiating action applied / continuous learning stress tolerance and work standards.
  • Interact effectively through effective communication and building working relationships.
  • Achieve goals by contributing to team success inspiring others to action following up developing others by sharing knowledge and expertise and meeting participation.
  • Read and interpret technical diagrams schematics drawings and blueprints.
  • Lead and mentor fellow teammates.
  • Manage a team as required in the execution of work as per the agreed schedule.
  • Perform any other duties relating to mechanical maintenance as required.
  • Good Housekeeping : Ensuring 5s in the workplace is practiced and they are kept and left clean at all times
  • Sufficient / in-depth knowledge of :

  • Kelloggs quality food safety and health and safety procedures.
  • Operational procedures.
  • Relevant statutory regulations.
  • Strong Mechanical background
  • SAP or any CMMS
  • Whats Next

    After you apply your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for the meantime visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.

    About Kellanova

    Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking international cereal and noodles plant-based foods and North America frozen breakfast and a portfolio of iconic world-class brands including Pringles Cheez-It Pop-Tarts Kelloggs Rice Krispies Treats MorningStar Farms Incogmeato Gardenburger Nutri-Grain RXBAR and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands including Kelloggs Frosties Zucaritas Special K Krave Miel Pops Coco Pops and Crunchy Nut among others.

    Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close in 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

    At Kellanova we are committed to Equity Diversity and Inclusion (ED& I) uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED& I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion talents ideas and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here.

    About Kellanova AMEA

    Home to 75% of the worlds population and contributing to 50% of the global GDP the AMEA region represents a vast and promising market for Kellanova. This region provides an extensive geographic presence and holds substantial growth potential especially considering our diverse portfolio spanning multiple categories.

    AMEA is strategically positioned for growth positioning itself to become a prominent player in the snacking industry while maintaining a steady trajectory of cereal growth. As we expand our product offerings reach new geographic horizons and increase investments in emerging markets within AMEA you have the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. We are deeply committed to investing in our people and enhancing our capabilities to deliver value to our stakeholders.

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Corporate Banking,Access Control,Gallery,Investment,Autocad,Asic

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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