Mason Maintenance Team Leader - PFG

PFG is the leading manufacturer of float glass in Southern Africa, as well as laminated glass, mirrors, and sealant products. The company produces 260 000 tons of float glass products per annum, supplying into both domestic and international building and automotive industries.

Main job purpose

Drive and manage the day to day relevant engineering maintenance activities to ensure that the plant runs safely with maximum reliability.

Main Objective

Ensure adherence to safety and legal requirements as per the OHS Act for plant machinery, maintenance activities, projects and contractors.

To implement and drive continuous improvement and cost saving initiative projects and to ensure the optimal utilisation of materials, spares and services.

Drive the maintenance strategy, objectives and tactics in line with business requirements through available resources (People, cost, equipment, spares and systems).

Provide technical support and mentor team members on discipline specific infrastructure, equipment and standards.

Perform root cause failure analysis on critical equipment and or system failures, identify, recommend and implement corrective measures.

Manage and drive the risk assessment process and ensure that team members are trained on work instructions and SOPs.

Responsible for the effective development and management of staff through a performance review processes and by identifying training needs.

Ensure optimum performance and reliability of the plant and equipment by managing and coordinating the activities of the maintenance team and contractors through SAP PM System.

Critical job requirements

Qualification(s)               

•             Grade 12             

•             N6 Refactory Masonry (Bricklaying)

Knowledge        

•             Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and their application          

•             Knowledge of relevant legislation (including OHS Act)

•             Knowledge of Furnaces & Refectory Installation system               

•             Knowledge of Supply Chain & Spares management

•             Knowledge of Pipe Fitting & Plumbing   

Skills    

•             Business Acumen           

•             People Management & Leadership Skills

•             Interpersonal Skills         

•             Conflict Management Skills

•             Computer Proficiency (MS Office)           

•             Project Management Skills

•             Negotiating Skills             

•             Presentation and facilitation Skills

Experience                        

•             5 Years’ Experience in a Manufacturing environment

•             3 - 5 Years’ experience in a management level  

•             Manufacturing/ Technical Industry

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Requisition ID: 1674