55 Production Maintenance jobs in South Africa

Maxe is seeking for an experienced Production/ Maintenance Controller to oversee the sewing Department and will be reporting to the Production Superintendent. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of sewing machines and equipment. Supervise, lead and control production team in accordance with the production plan.

The ideal candidate must have a proven experience in sewing machine maintenance and repair, with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

• Grade 12
• Certificate in Industrial Sewing Machine Maintenance & Repairs
• 5 years' experience in a similar role

Tools and Measuring Instruments:

• Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for sewing machinery and equipment
• Ensure all tools are properly maintained, safe to use, and kept in good condition at all times.

Maintenance Process (Scheduled):

• Isolate equipment, perform lockouts and make the work area safe

Mechanical Maintenance of sewing machines:

• Perform routine maintenance on sewing machines and ensure that sewing machines are always in good working order
• Complete preventative maintenance requirements on all sewing machinery
• Attend to all sewing machine breakdowns
• Identify root cause and locate sources of sewing technical problems by observing sewing machines in operation
• Responsible for identifying wear and tear in machine parts and placing order on time

Production Management & People Supervision:

• Issue requisition for raw material to stores as per daily production plan
• Ensures continuity of workflow at each workstation by visually checking that sub-assemblies are available.
• Monitors hourly output rates to ensure that production targets are met. Corrects any deviations and consults with the production supervisor. Motivates workers continuously of correct practices.
• Trains new operators on the job whenever the occasion arises
• Ensure that visual management board documents are updated and filled in correctly at the end of each shift
• Reports daily to production supervisor on key performances areas such as labour productivity, absenteeism, progress against production plan, rejects, breakdowns and downtime.
• Undertakes to work at other workstations whenever required to do so.
• Prepare and counts stock monthly and enters stock sheets for production's stock report.
• Initiates discipline by informing production supervisor of poor labour practices such as late coming, unsafe acts and poor performance.
• Ensure that rework is undertaken to defective parts and investigates the reasons and proposes methods to eliminate a re-occurrence.
• Makes suggestions to improve working conditions
• Undertakes minor repairs to plant and equipment when the need arises.
• Continuously supervises and leads production teams to achieve the production plan.
• Monitor production outputs hourly and takes appropriate action to ensure production standards are being met. Reports output hourly to production supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring that the quality system requirements and product quality standards are achieved and maintained at all times by the production teams. Leads quality improvement efforts and enforces compliance from production teams. Responsible for quality reports on waste and rejects.
• Completes and submits production records hourly. Full explanation must be provided for not meeting production and quality standards. Production records must be properly maintained and stored.
• Ensures start-up, running and shut-down procedures are adhered to. Reports any abnormalities to the production supervisor immediately.
• Raises store requisitions through production supervisor for all parts required in production, also responsible for receiving of raw materials.
• Machines and areas must be kept clean and tidy at all times. Finished parts must be stacked neatly to facilitate counting and product identification.
• Ensures that all safe working procedures are adhered to at all times. Also endures protective clothing, shoes and glasses are worn correctly and at all time in designated areas.
• Ensures that all safety devices on the plant are operating correctly
• Monitors time and attendance daily.

Company Description

PAVATI PLASTICS SOUTHERN AFRICA is a company based out of 97 Pebble Lane, Olifantsfontein, Clayville, Gauteng, South Africa. We are dedicated to providing high-quality plastic products with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Our team works tirelessly to ensure our products meet the highest standards and industry regulations.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Junior Plant/Production Maintenance Engineer, focused on factory equipment. The position is located in the City of Johannesburg. The Junior Plant/Production Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for performing regular equipment maintenance, handling preventive maintenance tasks, conducting maintenance and repairs, and managing electrical maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Skills in Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance Engineering
• Experience in Maintenance & Repair and Preventive Maintenance
• Proficiency in Electrical Maintenance
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related field
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is a plus

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• Minimum Requirements Education:
  
  • Matric with Mathematics and Science (Higher Grade passes required)
  • Diploma in a Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 6) Required
  • Certificate in Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 5) Minimum
  • Trade Test (NQF Level 5) Advantageous
  • First Line Management Certificate (FLMP) Advantageous
  Experience:
  
  • 5 years experience in Production or Maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity
  • Up to 3 years experience working shifts Advantageous
  Key Responsibilities Production Operations
  • Lead shift activities to ensure production targets are met through efficient use of people and resources
  • Maintain high standards of product quality and operational efficiency
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of production records and reports
  • Communicate effectively with relevant departments to support smooth production flow
  Maintenance Coordination
  • Coordinate and ensure first-line and preventative maintenance is performed on plant equipment
  • Issue and manage job cards, and ensure proper work permits are processed for specialized tasks
  • Ensure equipment and plant areas are safely maintained and support strong housekeeping standards
  • Sign off completed maintenance work and report any follow-up needs
  Compliance & Safety
  • Enforce strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Identify and report operational risks or areas of concern
  • Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
  • Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability within the team
  Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
  • Represent the plant in relevant meetings and act as a key contact for shift-related matters
  • Address operational challenges with problem-solving and integrity
  Team Leadership & Performance Management
  • Lead and motivate shift employees to meet performance expectations
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals
  • Collaborate with HR on training, development, and employee relations
  • Support ongoing upskilling and maintain clear communication across the team
  Financial & Cost Control
  • Support the budgeting process and promote cost-effective use of resources
  • Monitor and control expenditures within budget guidelines
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations
  Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
  • Ensure all employees adhere to PPE and safety procedures
  • Conduct regular safety equipment checks and ensure proper sign-off for tasks
  • Maintain awareness of high-speed machinery and operational hazards
  • Oversee employee readiness and medical compliance (e.g., blood lead levels where applicable)
  Key Competencies & Skills Technical Knowledge:
  
  • Strong understanding of production and maintenance processes in manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of relevant safety, health, and compliance regulations
  • Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, or job-specific platforms
  Behavioural Attributes:
  
  • Decisive and level-headed under pressure
  • Proactive and action-oriented
  • Excellent planning and organisational ability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communicator (both written and verbal)
  • Resilient and adaptable
  • Able to lead teams and handle conflict situations professionally
  • Customer-focused mindset
  to quality and safety

Plant Production and Maintenance Lead

Main Purpose:

• This key role will lead / direct and coordinate all aspects of foundation seed plant/processing and dryer operations.
• This includes, but is not limited to, coordination and planning with the Field Production Lead and Production Scheduler, the receival of raw wet seed, sorting, drying, processing, and storage of foundation seed in order to meet internal, external and legal quality and volume demands as laid out by the business and industry.
• Overseeing the full production cycle, delivery, strategy, resource allocation for and plant and warehouse activities cost effectively.
• Key emphasis will be placed on achieving daily, weekly and yearly production goals as required by the business while producing high quality products within a safe work environment.
• Manage planning and execution of activities (Financial controlling, Production Planning), capital projects, process
  
  controls.
• Enables continuous improvement of processes, focusing on OEE, Asset Care and Autonomous Maintenance.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Production Scheduler, Field Production Lead, Pre-Commercial planner and Site Lead, plan and control all plant and drying operations throughout the year.
• Support to develop and manage an annual processing plan to ensure timely supply of seed is achieved to meet both internal and external customer demands.
• In collaboration with the Pre-Commercial Planner and Production Scheduler plan and control inventory at all levels of product stages up to the dispatching of foundation seed to growers.
• Build with the Brits Leadership Team a comprehensive site master plan, connected to strategic business direction and connect capital investment planning to enable it. Utilise Bayer tools like BaySIM et. al to govern the process.
• Develop new project managers that can deliver on quality projects with focus on time, cost, quality.
• Measure equipment Reliability and Availability – Focus on real-time OEE and connect analytics.
• Manage building and ground maintenance as well as critical site support services (compressors, dust extraction, explosive dust environments) in legal and safe way.
• Carry legal appointment as Site GMR (2.1) according to OHS act and Bayer machine safety policy.
• Increase end-to-end operational efficiency and advance customer experience through continuous improvement.
• Develop people and teams by identifying gaps, defining training programs and implementing a robust knowledge transfer network for all technical aspects of the manufacturing site.
• Develop into understanding and ownership of cost controlling, COGP management, P&L and field grower contracts.
• Lead HSE efforts according ISO45001 standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis and ensure compliance.
• Actively record safety observation and near misses.
• Participate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage production personnel, equipment and all other resources, to obtain maximum efficiencies thereof.
• Plan and execute efficient resource allocation to support and effectively manage during times of peak production for the plant and dryer production activities.
• Close coordination with the Field Production team to ensure the smooth transition and efficient flow of raw product to ensure optimal resource and equipment utilization is achieved
• Support to develop and mange an annual processing plan to ensure timely supply of seed is achieved to meet both internal and external customer demands.
• Continuously review and manage production plans and schedules and allocate resources, human and equipment, accordingly, to ensure production targets are met cost effectively.
• Identify and report KPI's on the applicable TIER meetings and perform duties in a manner that supports overall site KPI`s to include safety, quality, total overall volume performance, and cost efficiency.
• Reporting these KPI` in a transparent and frequent manner.
• Pro-actively identify positive and negative trends of KPI s and react on them accordingly to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Effectively manage all consumables for all the areas of responsibility and in collaboration with the Procurement & Site Services coordinator, ensure timely procurement thereof.
• Responsible to ensure that all produced seed is correctly labeled to not only ensure that full product traceability is achieved, but also meets the necessary internal Bayer, external and regulatory standards, inclusive but not limited to SANSOR Certification requirements.
• Ensure a robust maintenance system for all responsible areas of operations, inclusive of the equipment and facilities, is well developed, established and executed to ensure preventative and annual maintenance is done in an effective and timely manner to ensure compliance and prevent unforeseen breakdowns.
• Ensure loading and maintaining maintenance schedule on FIXX.
• Responsible for the planning, execution and control of all responsible operational budgets for all areas of responsibility to ensure a cost-effective production environment.
• Responsible and accountable for the full cycle of on-site chemical handling.
• This includes the management thereof from procurement, safe handling, safe storage and safe disposal thereof in the correct way.
• Responsible and accountable for the management of all matters related to good stewardship practices inclusive of the handling of regulated material.
• In collaboration with the necessary stakeholders, ensure that seed samples are taken at the correct stages and in the correct manner as a responsible certified seed sampler.
• Responsible for planning and executing Capex projects for Brits, utilizing the support of Africa Engineering team
• Actively participate in Regional and Global Optimization working groups and networks where best practices are shared across regional and global production networks.
• Provide leadership regarding the Bayer Quality Management processes and ensure proper communication with all relevant stakeholders regarding potential improvement opportunities and matters of concern throughout, but not limited to, areas of responsibility.
• Responsible and accountable for the all applicable QMS and OnePSS standards and procedures in all responsible areas.
• Actively engage and encourage a continuous improvement culture through the OnePSS platform and CAPA management.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, ethical standards and human rights throughout all areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical knowledge for processes and equipment to obtain optimal performance of equipment.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, performance, product quality, methods, working conditions and efficiencies.
• Identify training and development needs of responsible teams and pursue the effective execution thereof in collaboration with leadership and business guidelines.
• Keep leadership at all levels informed of all matters affecting efficiency, morale and safety of employees.
• Actively engage and drive employee engagement within direct team and within the larger organization through continuous employee engagement efforts.
• Address employee concerns and maintains good communication with plant personnel.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to all applicable legislation, Bayer safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to requirements of legal appointments
• Actively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices
• Ensure all staff adhere to HSE policies, procedures and rules, have been trained on and are fully demonstrated and adhered to in the work environment.
• Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations.
• Be continuously aware of safety and health conditions within the work area and assist in the identification and reporting of incidents and hazards.
• Ensure all employees and contractors are issued, and wearing the correct personal protective equipment required for their tasks.
• Take part in the investigation of incidents or accidents and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences.
• LOTO – Do physical spot checks to ensure that the procedure is followed.
• Carry out machine inspections to ensure no machines are safe to operate; for example, that all moving parts are covered with proper guards.
• Evaluate forklift drivers and cherry picker drivers annually.
• Ensure monthly and annually HSE checklists are done.
• Lead and actively participate in the reviewing of JSA's and Risk Assessments within areas of responsibility.
• Participate in Tier meetings, monthly HSE Meetings and Management Review meetings.
• Ensure safe and orderly working environments are maintained throughout areas of responsibilities.
• Take part and ensure sufficient resources are available for Industrial Hygiene surveys.
• Act as the emergency coordinator during emergency situations, including practice drills, and inform the emergency teams as needed.

Key Working Relations:

• Brits Site Lead.
• OnePSS, Data and QMS Coordinator.
• Functional Leads reporting Site Lead.
• Finance Costs accountants and Grower Payments.
• Planning.
• Quality Testing and Assurance.
• Safety.
• Production Research / Seed Production Innovation.
• Procurement and External Vendors.
• Africa Engineering Team.
• Seed Applied Solutions Team.
• Enabling Functions Communities.
• Official and External stakeholder community inclusive of SANSOR.
• AgX, Breeding, Licensing Business, AATF, APAC Planning and Production.
• All other regional Product Supply and Supply Chain Leads and Functions as required for the role.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• At least 5 years' experience in seed production and/or seed processing.
• At least 5 years experience in people management.
• Experience with seed processing equipment and maintenance will be added advantage.
• SANSOR certified seed sampler (advantageous).
• Extensive ISO9001 experience.
• Exposure to ISO45001 will be very beneficial.
• Strong Leadership and Management skills (Cross Functional & Cultural).
• Good Interpersonal, Communication, Organizational and Training skills.
• Strong teamwork (Flexibility to work across areas and positively influencing others).
• Results orientated with ability to work on own initiative and under pressured timelines.
• Establish clear direction and decisions making in a timely manner.
• Innovation and digitalization oriented.
• Ability to manage ambiguity.
• Fluent in English. Any other language proficiency will be very beneficial.
• Excellent MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)

Application Period:

18 September October 2025

Reference Code:

Division:

Crop Science

Location:

South Africa : North West : Brits

Functional Area:

Production&Manufacturing

Position Grade:

VS 1.2

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Time:

Standard

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Isando, 1600, South Africa

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• Studies completed in Millwright or similar technician education
• All-round technician (Millwright with both mechanical and electrical experience)
• Strong electrical background
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience
• Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting PLC's and variable speed drives is a plus
• NQF 4 5 level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a technical role, such as breakdown service technician or maintenance technician
• Preferred industry experience: food, pharma, heavy industry, (Petro)chemistry, manufacturing industry
• Additional training and experience in process technology and automation.
• Candidate must be under the age of 28 for VISA purposes.
• Be able to speak Afrikaans fluently to be able to learn Dutch.

• Provide maintenance management services, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Help customers by ensuring their equipment runs smoothly and stays up to date with the latest technology.
• Make sure customers can rely on us for repairs, maintenance, and any future adjustments they may need.