We are hiring!

 

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Maintenance Planner to provide an infrastructure for effective maintenance planning, shut planning, failure analysis and maintenance performance reporting at Tugela Mill in order to become a World Class Business.

 

This role reports directly to the Planning & Development Manager.

 

The main responsibilities of this job are to:

 

Co-ordinate and maintain Shut Schedule for effective forward planning. Co-ordinate activities during shuts by liaison with all departments and disciplines (Production, Engineering etc.). Coach engineering & production to ensure compliance to Shutdown Business Process. Provide detailed shut plans for annual shuts and other shuts. Advice Engineers/Foreman on resource requirements from shut plan. Reporting on progress and advice on possible delays during shutdowns. Note and recording all deviations from plan during shut for post mortem discussion & action. Support MDT in all aspects of shut planning and preparation. Assist Planning Administrators to ensure compliance to Shut Planning Business Processes. Ensure continues improvement by regular audits and updating of shut schedules. Establish and co-ordinate action plans to close out non-compliance to shut schedules and shut gaps found on audits. Maintain statutory schedules with regards to plant shuts and coordinate and align shuts as per statutory requirements. Assist in identifying root causes from shut related incidents back to maintenance schedules and update schedules. (loop closure). Develop and manage shut task lists in SAP R/3 for repetitive jobs. Develop and implement Shut measurement tools. Provide Engineering Manager, Planning & Development Manager, and Engineers with shut performance reports. Carry out Shut effectiveness audits. Establish and manage action plans to correct areas of non-conformance found on audits. Assist outside auditors (CAP, ISO etc) when auditing Shut system. Ensure compliance to Shut business processes by regular audits. Establish and manage action plans to correct non-compliance found on audits. Training and coaching other employees on Shut Business Processes Manage integrity of Shut work orders data by regular audits Training and coaching other employees on SAP transactions. Support MDT with all aspects of Shut planning. Responsible to maintain Pressure Vessel Logbook and safekeeping of records and test certificates.

 

What are we looking for?

 

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

 

Relevant NQF Level 4 with a recognised trade certificate from reputable institutions (Manpower/SETA) Trade Tested (Artisan) with a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience. Computer Literacy (SAP & MS Office) Knowledge of maintenance planning systems in the heavy manufacturing industry. Relevant experience is a plus In depth knowledge of SAP PM and ability to identify problem areas and recommend improvements in SAP tasks and business processes

 

What’s in it for you?

 

Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role) Market-leading leave benefits Employee wellbeing benefits