Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Maintenance Supervisor required for a renowned Automotive company based in Kariega

Education and Experience: 

• National N Diploma / National Diploma or Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Maintenance within the Automotive Manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ Supervisory experience

Essential skills, attributes & other requirements:

• Knowledge of Robotics, PLC’s, Network Systems and applications, Drives, budget control, and optimum (Profibus) control of maintenance attributes
• Ensure optimum running of all equipment in Assembly
• Knowledge of regulations such as General, Driven, Electrical Machinery and the OSH Act
• Be prepared to undergo and successfully pass the Leadership Assessment
• Must be computer literate and be prepared to work shifts
• Have good communication skills and be a strong team player
• Be prepared to work shifts (3 shift pattern)

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Technicians, Artisans and all maintenance activities in Assembly
• Develop departmental employees through training, coaching and motivation
• Ensure that all facilities and services installations comply with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Analyze breakdowns to establish the root cause and follow through with robust activities to eliminate recurrence
• Support Process/Planning departments with new installations and ensure adherence to Assembly Standards
• Compile, evaluate, approve and execute on Maintenance PM and TPM as per the recommendation from the OEM, supplier manuals and operational trends and requirements
• Supervise and maintain the Quality Management System within the area of responsibility
• Plan and control the repair of equipment in order to achieve minimal downtime
• Keep track and improve performance by supporting the sectional teams
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing plant machinery and equipment, to the latest engineering technology and ensure the availability of all spare parts at all times
• Closely collaborate with key stakeholders, Maintenance Planner, Engineer, Specialist and Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, HR to leverage key maintenance objectives for Assembly.

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Emily Lessing at

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.