Foreman, Johannesburg

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gaininsights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Key Accountabilities/Outcomes Supervision and Leadership

Lead, supervise and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and artisans.

Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings and TPM activity updates.

Provide coaching on maintenance standards, equipment operation and TPM methodologies.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and equipment ownership across the plant.

Maintenance Planning and Execution

Schedule and execute preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Ensure proper documentation of work orders, downtime events and TPM checklists in the CMMS.

Support planning and execution of shutdowns, overhauls and major plant maintenance events.

TPM Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of TPM pillars, including:

Planned Maintenance

Autonomous Maintenance (AM Step 0–7 Support)

Training and Skills Development

Early Equipment Management (EEM)

Facilitate TPM meetings, improvement workshops and Kaizen activities.

Develop and update equipment standards such as lubrication charts, cleaning standards, inspection checklists and tagging procedures.

Train Operators on basic maintenance, cleaning, inspection and lubrication tasks to strengthen autonomous maintenance.

Ensure accurate tracking of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) losses and support teams in reducing chronic and sporadic downtime.

Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure TPM boards, metrics and visual management tools are maintained and up to date.

Equipment and Facility Management

Conduct regular inspections to identify failures, hazards and improvement opportunities.

Monitor spare parts, tools and consumables inventory and request replenishment when required.

Ensure critical assets receive proper lubrication, alignment, calibration and preventive care.

Support equipment upgrades, modifications and commissioning using EEM principles.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and company policies.

Enforce safe work procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit-to-work systems.

Conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Maintain a clean, organized and hazard-free maintenance workshop.

Administration and Reporting

Maintain accurate maintenance records, TPM documentation and daily shift reports.

Monitor maintenance KPIs, including breakdown frequency, MTBF, MTTR, OEE and PM completion rates.

Assist in budgeting for tools, spare parts and maintenance improvement projects.

Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and other departments as needed.

Qualification/Skills/Experience

Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in maintenance roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mining, or facility maintenance preferred.

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.

Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.

Knowledge of TPM, Lean and reliability‑centred maintenance practices advantageous.

Strong leadership, communication and team‑building abilities.

Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

High attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of preventative maintenance techniques or scheduling and safety management.

Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance (facilities and utilities).

Rich Products Corporation South Africa, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, ethnic or social origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, HIV status, conscience, belief, political opinion, culture, language, birth or on any other arbitrary ground. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may beentitled to reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equity Act and certain local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at if you need assistance completing this application.

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