Maintenance Supervisor

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

RYY749X6

Date posted:

Monday, November 24, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Hands-on role overseeing fast-paced manufacturing equipment and facilities

POSITION INFO:

- The Role: Maintenance Supervisor
  This role exists to ensure the smooth, safe, and reliable running of all building facilities and production equipment, with a strong focus on detergent filling lines and related machinery. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance activities, diagnosing faults, executing repairs, and implementing preventive maintenance routines. The position plays a critical role in minimising downtime and supporting uninterrupted production in a high-volume environment.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Lead and execute daily maintenance activities across all equipment, facilities, and utilities
  
  Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to reduce downtime
  
  Maintain, service, and optimise detergent filling machinery and other production equipment
  
  Conduct routine inspections and implement preventative maintenance schedules
  
  Manage maintenance logs, checklists, shutdown planning, and SHEQ compliance records
  
  Supervise junior maintenance staff and coordinate external contractors
  
  Manage and monitor critical spares inventory
  
  Support production teams with technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
  
  Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency
  
  About You
  
  5+ years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role
  
  Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background
  
  Hands-on experience with filling or packing machinery (detergent, chemical, FMCG, or similar)
  
  Proven fault-finding ability across mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
  
  Experience supervising maintenance teams or technicians
  
  Solid knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and safety regulations
  
  Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, on-the-floor approach
  
  Able to work under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment
  
  Organised, communicative, and safety-conscious with high attention to detail

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