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Permanent - Maintenance Supervisor - Johannesburg South - South Africa

Job Number: 77362


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77362
Permanent
Maintenance Supervisor
Microsoft Office and AutoCAD,ERP systems.
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Johannesburg South
Gauteng

Purpose:

  • The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing both preventive and corrective maintenance activities across all production equipment, machinery, and site installations.
  • The role ensures operational reliability, supports the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, reduces equipment downtime, and drives maintenance efficiency in alignment with business goals.
  • This position also ensures full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while managing and developing the maintenance team.

 

Key Responsibilities:

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 company’ internal procedures, practices, and policies.
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.

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www.unique.co.za/candidate_registration_1.aspx?JobID=77362&referrer=Unique

Qualifications & Experience

  • 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.
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
Diploma
Available

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