Role Overview

Responsibilities

To ensure that spares budgets are adhered to and managed
To ensure that budgets are no exceeded and where cost savings be introduced
identified key critical spares are not out of stock - reporting and monitoring
To ensure that unplanned down time is restricted amount
To ensure preventative maintenance and maintenance plans are in place to reduce/eliminate down time
To reduce waste management in regard to Time and costs
To implement reporting on constant improvement and identify and report on improvements.
To ensure that machines are in optimal working order to ensure optimal outputs
Ensure that all machines are serviced, and preventative maintenance is implemented - ensure processes are documented and instituted
Enable critical spares to be available at all times to reduce down time
Identify critical spares and ensure stock levels are maintained
To ensure that mechanics cover andavailability per lines is properly planned and communicated
Mechanic planning of resources is done and communicated to relevant management, recorded and reported on.
Develop a mechanics skills matrix and identify opportunities for training and organize training - then evaluate Mechanic to remain on the line at all times, to share knowledge with Lines. Feedback from Line management 360 feedback – monthly
Develop a mechanics skills matrix and identify opportunities for training and organize training - then evaluate
Mechanic to remain on the line at all times, to share knowledge with Lines. Feedback from Line management 360 feedback – monthly
Ensures that planning production meetings, production activities, machine preventative and maintenance plans are implemented and maintaining product quality
That technical development is continuous and ensuring that all the latest technologies and developments are researched and investigated
Exposing staff to new technology and ways of doing things to encourage constant improvement
Employment Relations -Maintain discipline by consistently applying the DP of TFG
Ensure a healthy and safety work environment for teams
Implementation of individual development plans and training needs
Continuous communication of code of conduct
Health and safety reports are generated and monitored
Health and safety reports are generated and monitored

Requirements

3-5 years manufacturing industry experience essential
Management experience essential
Sewing Machine/Repairs and Maintenance qualification or equivalent essential
Experience in managing budgets essential
Experience in managing spares and parts essential
Experience in waste management reviews and downtime essential
Must be Computer literate (Microsoft Office), Excel
Experience in managing a workshop and response time to production essential
Experience in setting production line and line changes
Experience in reporting

Competencies and behaviours for success:

Diligent, Attention to detail, Conscientious
Analytical
Excellent communication skills
Persuading & influencing skills
Interpersonal skills
Team player
Quick response/ and a sense of urgency
Strong leadership skill

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