Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing Industry - R900K - R750K, Johannesburg

A leading manufacturing company situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team of professionals.

Responsibilities

Managing the physical assets under his/her control with regards to running order, preservation and increasing plant efficiency

To supervise and plan running of daily tasks of the plant mechanical section

Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of Brakpan factory

Ensure good maintenance standards to minimise down time and cost

Recommend maintenance schedules for all equipment in the section and ensure that these schedules are maintained

To inspect all sections of the plant frequently and to assess demands that will be made on the Engineering department, to action plans accordingly

To do fault finding on machines, and to improve plant efficiency by optimising the available equipment

To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management

Generate reports from SAP PM for analysis as required by management

To identify and conduct such training on mechanical systems, standards and best practice

Maintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standards

Ensure that both he/she obeys safety regulations and observe safety precautions as laid down in the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act

Lead project teams to ensure World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects are completed timeously

Prepare CAPEX applications for improvement projects

Ensure a clean and organised work environment in line with 5S

Ensuring contractor compliance to all SGCP standards and procedures

To inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereof

Negotiate, in the company’s interests, with suppliers of equipment and services. Ensuring that proper specifications are given to such suppliers, and that work done by such is of the required standard

Perform other tasks as specified by the Engineering Manager

Reporting of Safety and Environmental Incidents (TF 1-5, EVE) as required

Requirements

BEng Mechanical

Lean / WCM / TPM Qualification

Management / Leadership qualification and advantage

5 years experience in an manufacturing environment

SAP ERP

PM&EEM experience an advantage

Benefits

Salary: R750K/yr - R900K/yr, negotiable

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience

Paid Time Off

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to

You are welcome to contact Rebecca on 021 551 8638

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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