Ice Plant Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Valid Refrigeration Certificate
• 5-8 years’ experience in the refrigeration field
• A valid driver’s licence is advantageous
• Basic knowledge of maintenance universal best practices
• Basic knowledge of electrical maintenance
• Knowledge of refrigeration principles and best practices
• Self-management skills
• Strong supervisory and conflict management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and people management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Must be able to multitask and work under pressure

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, guide and monitor operations by the operators in the ice plant
• Execute all duties that relate to the production of ice to support production processes
• Inspect working equipment before start-up each morning and record any defects that may require repairs
• Conduct weekly and monthly checks of the ice plant tooling and machinery, and record any defects that may require repairs
• Troubleshoot and attend to machinery breakdowns at the ice plant, which may include the requirement of availability for standby and call-out duty
• Attend to planned and preventative maintenance jobs as required
• Integrate into the ice plant team as a support when electrical expertise is required and during the execution of cross-functional projects
• Supervise and coach junior team members
• Order consumables required at the ice plant and further ensure that proper housekeeping is done regularly
• Start and prepare ice-making machines for ice production
• Load ice onto vessels, trucks and ground vehicles as required
• Check the functionality of equipment using a daily checklist, and further conduct monthly audits and record all findings
• Conduct general maintenance on ice plant machinery, further assisting in ice plant preventative maintenance jobs
• Conduct housekeeping regularly, adhering to Health and Safety legislative protocols
• Coordinate the execution of basic maintenance jobs, working with the ice plant team
• Compile hourly checklists that record ice making and submit to the maintenance administrator clerk for capturing
• Act as a liaison with the refrigeration service provider when any problems are encountered with the machinery
• Schedule shifts of operators and further monitor performance, and conduct
• Execute any other function as instructed by the maintenance manager
• Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment, compliance with mechanical codes and adherence to safety regulations
• Ensure relevant maintenance parts are sourced and reported in a timely manner to minimise disruption