Maintenance Planner

The Job at a Glance

To administer the planned maintenance system; scheduling maintenance tasks; as well as purchasing of engineering spares and stock keeping thereof. Maximize the effectiveness of the equipment & maintenance team through accurate work planning, control & resource management.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance schedule with allocation of jobs to individual artisans.
• Allocation of ad-hoc breakdowns and repairs to artisans
• Procurement and stock keeping of routine and critical spares for engineering stores.
• Ensure availability through well-maintained equipment that function according to specifications.
• Upgraded equipment/technology functioning more efficiently than before.
• Electrical/electronic equipment has been installed on new projects/production lines.
• Liaising with Maintenance Coordinator / Manager / Site engineer on external suppliers or contract work requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• 3 - 4 years experience
• MECP/TPM experience
• Administrative skills
• Deadline driven, accurate and figure orientated.
• Detail orientated
• Negotiation skills and development of supplier relations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with cross- functional teams.
• Academic
• Sound People Management skills
• Computer literacy (MS Excel; Word and Outlook)
• NTC 3 & Electrical Tradesman qualification

Key Skills

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good mechanical & electrical insight
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically
• Good Innovative thinking skills
• Leadership - managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversity

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.