Maintenance Lead
Job Placements · Midrand, Gauteng
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- 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
- Fault finding is essential
Key Responsibilities
1 .Equipment 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
2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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 6. Reporting & Compliance
- Report maintenance KPIs (Downtime, MTTR, PM completion rate, etc.) to the Maintenance Manager weekly
- Ensure all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hygiene practices are strictly followed
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