OverviewA leading manufacturing company situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team of professionals.ResponsibilitiesManaging the physical assets under his/her control with regards to running order, preservation and increasing plant efficiencyTo supervise and plan running of daily tasks of the plant mechanical sectionEnsure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of Brakpan factoryEnsure good maintenance standards to minimise down time and costRecommend maintenance schedules for all equipment in the section and ensure that these schedules are maintainedTo inspect all sections of the plant frequently and to assess demands that will be made on the Engineering department, to action plans accordinglyTo do fault finding on machines, and to improve plant efficiency by optimising the available equipmentTo identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of managementGenerate reports from SAP PM for analysis as required by managementTo identify and conduct such training on mechanical systems, standards and best practiceMaintain a high standard of discipline and adherence to company procedures and required safety standardsEnsure that both he/she obeys safety regulations and observe safety precautions as laid down in the Machinery and Occupational Safety ActLead project teams to ensure World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects are completed timeouslyPrepare *** applications for improvement projectsEnsure a clean and organised work environment in line with 5SEnsuring contractor compliance to all SGCP standards and proceduresTo inform plant management of all situations or conditions that could result in downtime and to take all such remedial action as is necessary to minimise downtime as a result thereofNegotiate, in the company’s interests, with suppliers of equipment and services. Ensuring that proper specifications are given to such suppliers, and that work done by such is of the required standardPerform other tasks as specified by the Engineering ManagerReporting of Safety and Environmental Incidents (TF 1-5, EVE) as requiredRequirementsBEng MechanicalLean / WCM / TPM QualificationManagement / Leadership qualification and advantage5 years experience in a manufacturing environmentSAP ERP PM & EEM experience an advantageBenefitsSalary: R750K/yr – R900K/yr, negotiableOur client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experiencePaid Time Off#J-18808-Ljbffr