Maintenance : Mechanical Supervisor

Rheinmetall Ag; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Manager to oversee service functions and ensure compliance with operational standards. In this pivotal role, you will manage a team, develop maintenance procedures, and control budgets while working on significant projects within the Weapons and Ammunition Division. This position offers a competitive compensation package, extensive training opportunities, and a dynamic work environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for engineering and team leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Incentive bonus

Pension fund

Medical Schemes

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized canteen

Diverse training opportunities

Innovative working environment

Participation in international activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in mechanical engineering.
• Must be a qualified artisan with strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical maintenance and service functions to ensure operational compliance.
• Recruit, train, and discipline assigned employees as required.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Budget control

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Qualified Artisan

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Boksburg

Manage the Mechanical maintenance and service functions in coordination with artisans, to ensure that equipment, facilities and buildings are always operational/compliant at all times.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

RDM day shift employees reporting into Mechanical Supervisor.

Maintenance manager can change the electrical/mechanical supervisor to attend to RDM or Shift teams at his discretion.

1. Ensure all Mechanical PMs (Preventative Maintenance Schedules) are to required OEM Standards and recorded within the PRM system.
2. Ensure all PM's (electrical and mechanical) are completed to work standard and timing and recorded within the relevant PRM system.
3. Review Mechanical engineering drawings, update, and correct as required.
4. Ensure fabrication standards are maintained by assigned staff.
5. Capex and Budget control.
6. Recruit, guide, train, monitor and discipline assigned employees as required.
7. Plan and prepare work and equipment usage schedules.
8. Develop mechanical expenditures priority for equipment.
9. Develop, refine and maintain applicable mechanical maintenance procedures.
10. Develop mechanical material and labour forecasts.
11. Train and inform employees about new work procedures.
12. Provide information on modification on work policies, safety regulations, electrical codes and specifications.
13. Review future buildings plans and inspect new buildings to ensure compliance with current mechanical codes and maintenance specifications.
14. Maintain all required Mechanical & Electrical legislative documentation.

Working with electrical supervisor, manage all Routine Site maintenance activities.

I.e.

Canteen, garden, building repairs, cleaning.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

1. National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
2. Must be a Qualified Artisan.
3. Must have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
4. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills be an advantage.
5. English language proficiency written and reading.
6. Strategic thinker, negotiation skills regarding Service Level agreements, etc.
7. Budget control and Financial aptitude and knowledge.
8. Have rigorous attention to detail.
9. Knowledge of general safety procedures.
10. Ability to translate and meet maintenance requirements as specified.
11. Troubleshooting ability.
12. Strong conceptualization skills.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

1. Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund.
2. Medical Schemes.
3. Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division.
4. Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing.
5. Career development and progress opportunities.
6. Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes).
7. Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options.
8. Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture.
9. Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do.
10. Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events.