Maintenance Planner - Krugersdorp Verfied

R 360000 per annum Krugersdorp, Gauteng Krugersdorp, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 28-05-2015 12:26:00 PM
15-06-2015 5:22:12 AM
Our client is the holding company for a group of businesses engaged primarily in the production, marketing and distribution of food.

The company’s large, diverse and well-balanced product basket ranges from staples to some of South Africa’s best-known consumer brands and ready to eat meals. These products are supported by leading-edge technology, substantial resources and a commitment to quality and innovation which extends through all its operations.

They are a world class food producer and manufacturer, having achieved certifications including HACCP and ISO 22000 at a number of our facilities. We are increasing our focus as a brand-centric company; a strategy which is expected to result in improved margins and valuation over time as we build our well-loved brands, while remaining sensitive to our consumer needs

Purpose of the role:

To provide logistic support to maintenance craft workers by ensuring plant activities are plan well ahead of time in order to enhance equipment availability

Key responsibilities

1. Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance activities.

As a planner will be required to accomplishes this task by studying and managing work requests; analyzing job requirements; and determining materials, equipment, and labour needs (such as blueprints, tools, parts, and ‘Artisans’ skill requirements) in order to complete maintenance economically and efficiently. The maintenance planner is the logistics person. He or she has the responsibility for removing non-productive time from the maintenance work force. His or her basic responsibility is to ensure that when the maintenance work is ready to be performed, there will be no delays during the execution of the work.

2. Develops a weekly schedule and assists the maintenance Engineering Manager in determining job priorities.

The planner will make changes and adjustments to the schedule and work package after reviewing them with the Engineering Manager. The planner maintains a complete and current backlog of work orders. As work is requested, the request is given to the planner. The planner examines the request, plans the job, and reviews the job with the Engineering Manager or craft workers. Once the job is planned and approved, it is placed on the schedule. The planner reviews the weekly schedule with the Engineering Manager before the start of the work week. The Engineering Manager recommendations that require changes are incorporated into the schedule, and the schedule is then published by the planner.

3. Ensures that the CMMS software data files are complete and current.

The planner does this task by gathering equipment and associated stores information for the entire plant or facility. The planner develops standardized codes for the equipment, stores, and task craft assignments for all maintenance activities. In short, the planner is the keeper of the CMMS software data files. The planner constantly reviews information being input into the CMMS for accuracy and completeness.

4. To assist with stores and purchasing functions.

The planner to assist with stores and purchasing functions. For example, he or she may be involved in controlling the inventory by ordering, issuing, returning, adjusting, and receiving stores items.

5. Identifies, analyzes, and reviews equipment maintenance problems with maintenance engineering.

The planner revises the maintenance management program as necessary to improve and enhance plant and facilities operations. Since the planner maintains the work order system, any repetitive problems should be apparent to the planner. He or she then reviews repetitive problems with maintenance engineering team to find a resolution. At this level, the resolution typically will be adjustments in the preventive or predictive maintenance program. By adjusting these programs, the planner provides a solution to the problem.If the problem is not related to the preventive or predictive maintenance program, then the planner refers it to the Engineering Manager for resolution.

6. Assists in educating operations or facilities personnel in maintenance management.

Because the planner is so well versed in maintenance tools and techniques, he or she should participate in training other company employees in maintenance management fundamentals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge & Experience

· A working knowledge Computerised Maintenance Management Systems(CMMS).

· Knowledge of Store Inventory Management System

· An understanding of engineering machines components such as shafts, beraings , v-belts, drives, contactors, conveyors etc

· Knowledge of food safety standards is advantageous

· Supervision of personnel added advantage

Qualifications:

· A recognised trade test (Fitting and or Electrical)

· N4 technical qualification (min)

· Minimum of 2 years experience as Maintenance Planner in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry