Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Elandsfontein, Alberton
Salary: R520,000 PA CTC

A manufacturing plant seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to control factory maintenance operations and resources, contributing to the delivery of production targets and maintaining optimal standards of product quality in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintenance Operations and Control (55%)
• Compliance (15%)
• Customer Service (10%)
• Staff Supervision (10%)
• Cost and Financial Control (10%)

Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations:

• Perform effective reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on plant infrastructure and equipment.
• Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Issue and manage job cards, including work permits for specific tasks.
• Conduct fault analysis (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, 5 WHY, 8D).
• Ensure equipment and work areas meet safety and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor and minimize equipment failures and downtime.

Compliance:

• Operate within established controls and procedures to ensure operational integrity.
• Identify and report risks or concerns to management.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations to mitigate risks.
• Monitor costs and minimize waste in compliance with regulations.

Customer Service:

• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Address and resolve customer concerns efficiently.

Staff Supervision:

• Ensure employees have performance agreements and conduct regular appraisals.
• Identify staff development needs and create action plans.
• Promote ongoing training and address employee relations matters.

Financial Control:

• Contribute to budget preparation and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
• Monitor expenditure against budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement solutions.

Qualifications

• Certificate in a Technical or Maintenance-related discipline (NQF 5).
• Trade Test (NQF 5).
• Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5).
• Diploma in a Technical or Maintenance-related discipline (NQF 6).

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP, and other job-specific software systems.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and processes.
• Strong understanding of compliance with relevant legislation and safety regulations.

Experience

• Up to 5 years of experience in maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment, including:
  • 1 to 2 years at a supervisory level.
  • Up to 3 years working shifts.

Place of work