Maintenance Group Leader

Job Description: Management of Personnel to reduce facility downtime and improve stability Plan and Manage Planned maintenance activities Manage Shifts timekeeping to support required activities Manage overtime according to plant requirements Control Maintenance budget and make requisitions for Consumables & Spare parts to meet plant targets Lead, motivate, and coach artisans to achieve departmental/organizational goals and objectives Conduct employee appraisal in accordance with HR standards and guidelines Conduct disciplinary process of sub-ordinates with HR standard and guidelines Manage member planned maintenance and facility device skills development Ensure that Kaizens (Improvements) are investigated, and take action to achieve plant targets Create work activities to Rectify Facility EHS and Legal Non-Compliance Effective feedback and develop solutions by self and with manager Any reasonable activity that may be required by the plant Job Requirements: National Diploma/BTech Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics 3 -5 years experience in an engineering/maintenance department within the automotive industry inclusive of experience in Instrumentation, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Electrical, Mechanical and Safety. 3-5 year's Supervisory Experience (Production / Operation Management ISO Systems and Standards Knowledge. Knowledge of OHS Act Computer Literacy (Excel, Word & PowerPoint essential) Intermediate Skill level Purchasing/ Sourcing Skills Problem Solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with CMMS or any other Maintenance systems Experience in Automated Manufacture Environment Innovative Ideas and Planning Appropriate Judgment and Decision Making Prioritization of tasks The Group Leader will be working a three-shift pattern and also ensure adequate coverage for all shifts