MAINTENANCE MANAGER - PORT ELIZABETHFull job descriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEWLear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo lead the Maintenance team, fully support operations with machine availability, breakdowns, continuous improvements and closeout of repeat issues. Maintains full integration between Industrial engineering, maintenance and operationsEnsure that all planned maintenance activities are supported, documented and completed in a timely manner to schedule. Ensure that all facility tasks are supported.Ensure equipment maintenance is completed to a high standard ensuring machine availability is maximised and all compliance standards are always met. This includes the management and timely implementation of permanent corrective actions against all causes of failure and ensuring equipment life is maximised while achieving optimum value for money.Works under the responsibility of this position will also include a range of projects, process improvement, equipment repair, and maintenance including overhauls, installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESCoordination of all daily and weekly maintenance tasks by line/area as defined by managerCreating an accurate plan for each maintenance day, weekends and plant shutdowns ensuring best use of resource availableEnsure all shift engineering tasks (PM and Reactive via KPI set by Manager) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner and entered onto the computer system.Form effective relationships with all departments leads to ensure maintenance continuity across shiftsSupport the day-based engineering leadership by providing accurate engineering data as requiredAttend the morning operations meeting prioritising any immediate actions with the maintenance engineers.Ensure adequate resource is identified and communicated to cover both maintenance days and overhaul periodsFor planned maintenance activities, ensure the correct level of resources and parts/consumables are available for the workload.Liaise with the engineering/facilities planning function to ensure spare parts are available for planned activitiesEnsure all calibration work is planned and completed • Provide information to the Engineering Manager to compile weekly KPI’sHigh level of accuracy of facts and data recorded on systems as provided by day and shiftbased engineering leadership.Seek appropriate external resource to assist in scheduled maintenance tasks where necessaryForming effective relationships with all departments of the operations teamForming effective relationships with all customer representativesEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSMinimum Electrical / Mechanical Degree or Diploma. A Mechatronics qualification will be an added advantage. Government Certified Engineer will be desirable.RELATED EXPERIENCE5-10 years experience in a similar role is essential.PLC and Automation ExperienceManagement of Technical Staff • Automotive knowledgeAllen Bradley & Siemens PLC’s8D/PPS experience or similarSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMaintenance of Spares and Stock ControlKnowledge of OHS ActGovernment Certified Engineer would be desirableUnderstanding of PLC’s, drives and automation systemsExcellent troubleshooting ability • Knowledgeable in Maintenance best practice and CMMS systems to assist in delivering same.Strong computer skills in Microsoft programs Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Good technical analysis ability and proficient in report writing.#LI-TS1
