Engineering Foreman (Facilities) – Humansdorp at Woodlands Dairy February, 2024

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Job Description

The Maintenance Foreman is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the facility maintenance operations. This position involves managing a team of technical staff and on-site contractors to ensure the efficient and effective maintenance of facilities. The Maintenance Foreman will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality standards, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Performance Areas:

Team Management:

  • Supervise and lead a team of technical staff and on-site contractors.
  • Ensure efficient allocation of tasks and monitor performance.
  • Develop and enhance the skills of the maintenance team.

Facility Maintenance:

  • Oversee and coordinate facility maintenance activities.
  • Ensure timely response to maintenance requests and adherence to scheduled tasks.
  • Maintain up-to-date job cards for all maintenance activities.

Inventory and Spare Parts Management:

  • Monitor and manage spare parts inventory.
  • Ensure availability of necessary spare parts for maintenance activities.

Quality Control and Inspections:

  • Conduct regular inspections on work done by the team and contractors.
  • Maintain high-quality standards in maintenance work.

Audits and Compliance:

  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
  • Enforce safety regulations and promote a culture of compliance within the team.
  • Technical Guidance and Project Management:
  • Provide technical guidance to the maintenance team and contractors.
  • Lead and execute maintenance projects, ensuring successful completion.

Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Experience:

  • 5 Years in a maintenance supervisory position
  • 5 Years technical knowledge in facility or equivalent maintenance practices, standards, procedures and activities
  • Experience with Construction work (Civils, structural, plumbing, electrical)

Technical Proficiency:

  • Strong technical background in facility maintenance.
  • Knowledge of various maintenance processes and systems.

Leadership and Team Management:

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
  • Experience in developing the skills of team members.

Project Management:

  • Ability to plan, execute, and manage maintenance projects.
  • Project coordination skills, ensuring timely completion and quality outcomes.

Communication:

  • Excellent communication skills for providing technical guidance and preparing reports.
  • Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

  • Experience in budget management and cost control measures.

Attention to Detail:

  • Keen attention to detail in monitoring maintenance activities.
  • Thoroughness in documentation and record-keeping.
     

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