ABOUT THE JOB

Project planning and realization of measures to maintain or improve equipment or system performance (repairs, continuous improvements/ optimizations, & new installations, etc.). Includes multiple conveyor technologies, monitoring/information systems, and all process equipment in the technology. Design and development of maintenance process, equipment, and systems. Manages maintenance key performance indicators for the department. Generates proposals for technical specifications, request for quotations, and SLA (Service level agreements). Determines root cause for equipment/system performance gaps and the optimum solutions regarding costs, quality, ergonomics, technical innovation, and environment. Planning of maintenance measures (repairs, maintenance, fault recertification, alterations, optimizations, component detachments, etc.) from identification through realization to improve equipment reliability and performance. Delivery and/or updates of Preventative Maintenance plans, documentation (electronic and hard copy), and spare parts including min/max levels. Development measures and concepts for the further development and stabilization of existing maintenance processes. Ensures all assigned projects are on schedule and at or under approved budget (Assembly variance to budget). Collaborates with internal and external process partners and suppliers. Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure the successful and timeous completion of all PM’s required to ensure maximum availability and runtime for the production equipment.
• Responsible to ensure spares are returned to the stores as to ensure availability in the maintenance storeroom.
• Create and maintain an accurate equipment register in accordance with the plant wide standard and the specific requirements of the department concerned.   
• To ensure that spares, consumables, and tools required to perform maintenance are available when needed.
• To create and maintain a preventative maintenance program for equipment considering the requirements of the OHS Act, the ISO 9001 and 14001, OSHAS 18001 series of standards, product standards as well as what is economically and practically viable.
• Accountable and responsible for Planning, Control, Organising and leading Maintenance Activities. Establish required team, set objectives, task timing, evaluate SHE aspects and controlling of overhead budget.
• To assign maintenance work in the most economical way possible, accurately record necessary information and adhere to the work order procedure.
• To administrate and manage the working hours of all the maintenance personnel in your area of responsibility.
• To assist superior in compiling necessary maintenance reports and to present results when necessary.
• Ensure continuous improvement of quality on maintenance tasks and plant availability.
• Maintenance project support. For example, the development of new procedures or systems to improve the utilization of maintenance resources and the PM process.
• Shutdown planning particularly from a maintenance perspective.
• Supplier development. From time to time it will be necessary to identify new suppliers for maintenance spares or develop new suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective components.
• General projects from other disciplines. From time to time a planner may be required as a form of personal development or due to resource constraints to take on projects outside of the maintenance discipline.
• To support Company and Departmental objectives.
• To support and enforce the team building concept.
• Checks that safety standards are met
• Organizational development
• Plans, investigates, and optimizes the introduction of new production methods.
• Tests new consumable materials as well as production materials, and documents results. Establish contacts and Liase with BMW AG and suppliers for continuous improvement and constant reviews.
• Accountable and responsible for liasing with financial controllers on buying and budgeting of storeroom spares.
• Maintain and oversee all Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental issues and give constant feedback to maintenance manager and maintenance engineer.
• Ensure that all legal requirements pertaining to maintenance are strictly adhered to, i.e. people development, training, and machinery safety.

EXPERIENCE

 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).

·        5+ years maintenance experience (preventive maintenance practices, shutdown/start-up management, mechanical/electrical).

·        5+ years problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

·        SAP Maintenance Planning and Processing

o   Creation of Maintenance plans

o   Creation of new MS parts

o   BOM

o   Function Hierarchy

QUALIFICATIONS

•  National Engineering Diploma – N6(Mechanical or Electrical)
• The equivalent of 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing role or maintenance technician role or maintenance planning role.