Maintenance Coordinator

Forvia · Cape Town

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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Main Purpose of the role:

Plan, coordinate, and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for equipment, robots, automated cells, welding systems, and plant infrastructure, according to the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring optimal operation, maximum availability, and reliability while complying with the organization's safety, quality, cost, and productivity standards.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend the shift start-up meeting (Top 5 Meeting).
• Comply with the Internal Work Regulations, the 7 Mandatory Safety Rules, the 13 Logistics Safety Rules, and all company policies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards while promoting a safe work culture within the maintenance area.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for production equipment, robots, welding systems, automated devices, and plant infrastructure.
• Ensure availability and reliability of production assets, minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Monitor key maintenance KPIs such as OEE, availability, MTBF, MTTR, preventive maintenance compliance, and maintenance costs.
• Analyse performance indicators to identify trends and equipment conditions and establish action plans that drive positive results.
• Manage and develop maintenance personnel (supervisors and technicians), allocating resources, setting priorities, and promoting continuous training in automation, robotics, controls, and welding technologies.
• Coordinate the resolution of critical failures using root cause analysis methodologies and corrective actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, including timely inspections, calibrations, and equipment preservation activities.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including maintenance plans, failure histories, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic diagrams, and control programs.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements (IATF 16949), including internal, external, and customer audits related to maintenance activities.
• Coordinate continuous improvement, reliability, and technology modernization projects aimed at increasing equipment efficiency, reducing costs, and improving operational performance.
• Participate in the installation, startup, and validation of new equipment, automated production lines, and projects, ensuring efficient integration into manufacturing processes.
• Follow FORVIA/Faurecia Excellence System standards in daily work.
• Maintain 5S standards within the work area.
• HSE responsibilities in terms of:
  • Risk assessments
  • Contractor Supervision
  • Mandatory Legal Audit (OSH Act & Regulations) Compliance
  • Environmental Regulations
• Attend company-required training and apply acquired knowledge.
• Comply with the Code of Ethics and report any violations.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualification/s

• Degree/National Diploma in Maintenance Field. (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the maintenance field (preferably in companies with similar technologies).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in supervisory, coordination, or maintenance team leadership positions.
• Experience implementing and managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Experience managing maintenance performance indicators (KPIs)
• SAP ERP System knowledge – for MRO Stock Control
• Experience in failure analysis and problem-solving using continuous improvement and reliability methodologies (RCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, etc.).
• TPM Levels 1-5; resource planning and management (backlog, shutdowns, budgeting).
• Equipment reliability (RCM).
• Computer literate, especially MS Excel and Word.  SAP-R3 advantageous
• Awareness on Information Systems, Cybersecurity compliance.
• Good communication skills
• English required

Technical Knowledge that would be advantageous:

• PLC/Automation troubleshooting, programming experience
• Computer Maintenance Management System experience (e.g. Pragma/SAP PMM)
• Root Cause Failure Analysis

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

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