Senior Technical Specialist (Packaging Operations), Bloemfontein, South Africa

Aspire Recruiting are recruiting for a highly capable Senior Technical Specialist. This critical role is dedicated to overseeing the maintenance and optimal performance of high-volume end-of-line packaging infrastructure. If you possess advanced mechanical fault-finding capabilities and excel at coordinating technical teams within a fast-paced production facility, this executive placement offers a robust and dynamic career opportunity.

Core Responsibilities:

• Technical Team Coordination: Direct and coordinate designated technical personnel to ensure the continuous upkeep, servicing, and reliability of all departmental machinery and equipment.
• Preventative Inspections: Execute rigorous, daily routine assessments across both automated and manual systems to guarantee the plant runs consistently at peak operational capacity.
• Fault Resolution & Repairs: Lead advanced troubleshooting and conduct immediate daily breakdown repairs on all automated and manual packaging assets, guided by precise fault-finding techniques.
• Performance Optimisation: Actively monitor and fine-tune automated systems to ensure all machinery operates continuously at its most optimal level.
• Inventory & Procurement: Proactively track critical spare parts inventory, report stock depletions to senior leadership, and initiate the procurement of required replacement components.
• After-Hours Support: Provide dedicated, on-call technical support to promptly attend to and resolve critical mechanical breakdowns outside of standard operating hours.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A valid Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) or a formally recognised NQF Level 4 equivalent is strictly required.
• A formal National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance will be viewed as a highly advantageous asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven, hands-on experience in technical industrial maintenance.
• Prior exposure to and intimate knowledge of grain-specific automated processing and packaging machinery will serve as a distinct strategic advantage.

Key Competencies:

• High resilience with a proven capacity to maintain optimal performance and resolve critical issues under immense production pressure.
• Advanced analytical problem-solving and complex fault-finding capabilities.
• Exceptional task sequencing and prioritisation skills.
• Laser-focused attention to detail and a strong orientation toward delivering tangible operational results.
• Excellent operations coordination and technical team leadership capabilities.

To Apply: Please submit your comprehensive CV to Aspire Recruiting via online link.