(Plastic Manufacturing Industry, Harare) – Our client specialise in the design and manufacture of environmentally responsible rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage and industrial is looking for Maintenance Supervisor with at least 5years experience in a leadership role. Plastics Manufacturing or Bottling industry essential. The ideal candidate will be responsible for mentoring, training and coaching setters and technical staff in respect of best practice and problem solving. Planning of maintenance activities. Maintaining & servicing machinery and moulds by making full utilization of planned maintenance allowance. Fault identification and fixing of route cause and ensuring the accurate completion of production logs and job cards. Attending to breakdowns. Contributing towards achieving raw material wastage below minimum level. Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements. Assisting Production Manager to establish the budget for mould expenses and equipment including the control of  consumable costs. Assisting Production Manager in the running of mould stores. Controlling spares usage and costs. Achieving quality manufacturing requirements by ensuring zero unwarranted concessions. Maintaining standards in accordance with ISO quality system. Ensuring that the work in the section is performed in terms of agreed expectations and the company’s standards. Ensuring accurate administration. Coaching of fellow employees and giving feedback to the Production Manager on employee’s progress and perceived level of competence. Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures. Brief subordinates on proper use of equipment. Ensuring Proper housekeeping by maintaining a minimum score of 95% on the housekeeping checklist and 100% adherence to the dress code. Ensuring knowledge of evacuation and emergency procedures. Reporting all injuries on duty. Act as a safety rep for the plant.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Class 1 Fitter and Turner / Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent. A generous salary package will be offered to the successful candidate. If you possess the required attributes and competencies, please attach your CV in word format.

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.