Mechanical Foreman (Dry Prep Section)

Wood Industry - Mechanical Foreman (Dry Prep Section), Mthatha - Eastern Cape, Rneg + Company HousingMatric/ Grade 12 or equivalentN4 Certificate - Mechanical EngineeringQualified Fitter or Millwright5 years Manufacturing plant experience5 years general plant maintenance experience and dry preparation area experienceMinimum 5 years proven supervisory management and job planning experiencePrevious wood industry experience would be advantageousFamiliar with OHASA standards.Good knowledge of Hydraulics and PneumaticsLeadership and management skillsComputer literate on MS programs, knowledge of MS ProjectsDUTIES:To manage all mechanical maintenance, and shut work and to ensure machine availabilityEnsure compliance to maintenance business processes within area of responsibilityDevelopment and implementation of maintenance standards and maintaining of equipment to these standardsTraining and development of plant engineering team to comply with laid down standardsConducting of audits to ensure compliance to standardsResponsible for maintenance and incidental shut planning and executionManage and motivate sub-ordinates effectivelyCost control of maintenance expenditure within the budget parameters for section