Maintenance Supervisor

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
▪ Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure technical reliability, safety, and quality across all machinery and installations.
▪ Supervise and monitor corrective maintenance, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution to minimize production downtime.
▪ Oversee the installation and commissioning of new machinery, including specification development, supplier coordination, and cross-departmental collaboration.
▪ Ensure a safe and compliant working environment for all maintenance personnel in line with company policies and statutory regulations.
▪ Approve spare parts and maintenance supply requirements, ensuring stock availability and adherence to budgetary constraints.
▪ Analyse equipment breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis to eliminate recurring issues. ▪ Lead the technical aspects of pilot runs and process changes, optimising production for new product introductions.
▪ Manage Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) data to drive operational improvements.
▪ Prepare and monitor the maintenance department’s operational and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets.
▪ Support the execution of CAPEX projects to enhance infrastructure and operational capability. ▪ Ensure optimal CNC programming and machine optimisation for maximum productivity.
▪ Achieve and maintain an Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) rate of 90% or higher.
▪ Ensure maintenance expenditures remain within approved budget limits.
▪ Coordinate layout changes in the production area in collaboration with relevant departments.
▪ Manage contractor performance, ensuring adherence to quality and compliance standards.
▪ Keep abreast of industry innovations and implement relevant advancements to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
▪ Drive team development through training, mentoring, and continuous performance improvement.
▪ Promote and uphold internal procedures, practices, and policies.
▪ Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.

▪ Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
▪ Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
▪ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar supervisory maintenance role.
▪ Experience in a heavy industrial environment, ideally within refrigeration manufacturing.
▪ Strong technical skills including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings.
▪ Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
▪ Familiarity with ERP systems.
▪ Able to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends and emergency callouts. Career Opportunity
▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
▪ Highly organised, results-oriented, and deadline-driven.
▪ Analytical thinking with strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
▪ Demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
▪ High level of integrity and professional ethics.
▪ Proven ability to execute with excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.