Plant Engineer at Rhodes Food Group

About the position

• Responsible for Managing Maintenance Team.
• Responsible for upkeeping of Assets Care Shopware module ensuring machine availability per requirement.
• Responsible engineer on site as per GMR 2 requirements
• Develop and implement maintenance and preventative plans in the area of responsibility.
• Maximize uptime of all machinery.
• Firmness and hands-on management approach.
• Planning of daily, weekly, monthly maintenance with production.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping.
• Assist with breakdowns and after hours call outs.
• Ensure operation effectiveness of all machinery in the area of responsibility.
• Administration Functions
• Responsible for Health and Safety in area of responsibility.
• Ensure GMP's are adhered to.
• Keep Management team up to date with day-to-day occurrence which will influence business performance.
• Draw up and manage Maintenance Budget.
• Management of Capital Expenditure projects (CAPEX)
• Participate and support Company's food safety and quality objectives.
• Report all problems with regards to Food Safety to the QA Manager who will initiate and records actions.

Desired Experience QualificationOur ideal candidate must have:

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• Senior Certificate.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Government certificate of competency
• 7 years' industry experience of which at least 5 years are in a managerial /supervisory role.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track record of production process improvements.
• O.E.E result driven
• Experience in PLC equipment drives and automation
• Experience in refrigeration ammonia plant will be an advantage.
• Electrical problem-solving experience.
• Must have production process experience.
• Good experience of Scheduled, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Administrative Skills.
• Basic Training in Food Safety Management Systems including FSSC 22000
• Knowledge of Boiler Maintenance.
• MS Office.
• Willing to work weekends and Public Holidays when required.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Project management (CAPEX) experience will be an advantage.

Other attributes would include:

• Professional, enthusiastic, hardworking, well-organized and able to prioritize.
• Able to work with others and willing to contribute to team.
• Strong Leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong personality with a high sense of discipline and organizational skills.
• A good track record in the food industry.
• An assertive, team -spirited, pro active and hands- on approach.
• Good understanding of products produced by RFG Foods.