Maintenance LeadExpress Employment Professionals Midrand • Midrand, South Africa
Maintenance Lead
Express Employment Professionals Midrand • Midrand, South Africa
12 days ago
Job descriptionEquipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting Lead the maintenance and repair of equipment, including but not limited to - conveyors (belt & bucket), air compressors, seasoning machines, packaging machines, puffing machines, mixing machines, multi-head weighers, and forklifts Respond quickly to machine breakdowns and coordinate timely repair to minimize production downtime Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for recurring issues Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Execute and improve the preventive maintenance program across all shifts Monitor equipment performance data and initiate predictive maintenance when trends indicate potential failures Maintain detailed logs and documentation of all maintenance work performed Team Leadership & Coordination Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians, including assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and evaluating performance Plan shift rosters to ensure full coverage of maintenance needs during production Ensure compliance with safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards at all times Spare Parts & Tools Management Ensure availability of critical spare parts and tools and raise procurement requests as needed Monitor usage and work with the Maintenance Manager to optimize inventory levels and control costs Collaboration with Production & Quality Teams Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance activities based on production schedules Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure that maintenance activities support food safety requirements Reporting & Compliance Report maintenance KPIs (Downtime, MTTR, PM completion rate, etc.) to the Maintenance Manager weekly
Requirements :
- Matric or relevant trade qualification (Mechanical / Electrical)
- 4-6 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role
- Experience in food / snack manufacturing environments
- Proficient with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety compliance
Key Responsibilities :
Ensure all safety protocols, lockout / tagout procedures, and hygiene practices are strictly followed
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