Maintenance Foreman

SUMMARY:
Our Pharmaceutical Client is searching for an exceptionally qualified candidate to service the maintenance of their plant, equipment and environment. The requirement at the Pretoria facility is to enable staff to manufacture products according to GMP and ISO 9001 standards for their customers.
This position requires a versatile candidate. The working environment can be demanding and fast paced; the ideal candidate will be motivated and organised. Depending on the workload, the Maintenance Foreman will be required to work outside normal office hours and overtime.

POSITION INFO:
Key Accountabilities

• Adherence to TQMS by timeous completion of actions and keeping to agreed timelines
• Contribute to the planning, design, construction and commissioning of new equipment and
• process trends as required by the Operations Manager and QA Department
• Plan and carry out maintenance budget and budget forecasts
• Manage CAPEX & Turnkey projects
• Ensure effectiveness in day-to-day operations, in an organised and always coordinated
• fashion
• Ensure that all company standards and policies are met
• Work collaboratively. This requires the incumbent to be decisive and thought provoking, while also accepting collective responsibility for decisions taken
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Quality System, brand, methodology and contribute to the development thereof when required
• Perform other duties that support wider business objectives as required by the
• Maintain building and premises as per operational requirements and ensure all
• correspondence with landlord are documented and communicated
• Assist team leaders in urgent maintenance matters to ensure that product/s can be done on
• time and according to the production schedule. This could include working after hours and
• calling-outs

• Must be able to effectively and safely operate maintenance tools and equipment (such as grinder, drill, electrical saw, welder etc.)
• Requires sound experience with welding
• Sound electrical and plumbing experience and knowledge
• Excellent knowledge and experience in maintenance of refrigerator systems
• Should be able to operate an HVAC system, RO System and Chlorination system
• Good knowledge of filtration systems
• Implementing and sustaining preventative maintenance program
• Experience with working in clean room facilities and hygienic handling of processing equipment would be advantageous

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Must be hands-on, very good knowledge of manufacturing equipment (pumps; valves; boilers HVAC; PLC etc.) and able to lead technical assistants
• Excellent computer skills, advanced Excel and Word competency
• At least 5 years maintenance managerial experience
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Good knowledge of OHSA
• Handling of Hazardous materials
• Ethical and personal integrity

• Qualified Artisan (Millwright, Fitter, Electrician and Boiler maker) and Industrial or mechanical Engineer is preferred
• Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing background is highly advantageous

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