Maintenance Group Leader

Job Description:Management of Personnel to reduce facility downtime and improve stabilityPlan and Manage Planned maintenance activitiesManage Shifts timekeeping to support required activitiesManage overtime according to plant requirementsControl Maintenance budget and make requisitions for Consumables & Spare parts to meet plant targetsLead, motivate, and coach artisans to achieve departmental/organizational goals and objectivesConduct employee appraisal in accordance with HR standards and guidelinesConduct disciplinary process of sub-ordinates with HR standard and guidelinesManage member planned maintenance and facility device skills developmentEnsure that Kaizens (Improvements) are investigated, and take action to achieve plant targetsCreate work activities to Rectify Facility EHS and Legal Non-ComplianceEffective feedback and develop solutions by self and with managerAny reasonable activity that may be required by the plantJob Requirements:National Diploma/BTech Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics3 -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 MakingPrioritization of tasksThe Group Leader will be working a three-shift pattern and also ensure adequate coverage for all shifts