MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

CA Support CC; Bonnievale; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Support CC in Bonnievale, Western Cape, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee installation, repairs and upkeep of dairy plant equipment, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and buildings. You will lead maintenance teams, prioritize work orders, manage the budget and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires a Red Seal Millwright or Mechanical Fitter and Turner with 5+ years of experience in process manufacturing, preferably dairy.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright qualification or Mechanical Fitter and Turner.
• Minimum of five years’ maintenance experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Experience in dairy/food processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of plant equipment and systems to maximise production.
• Lead direct reports and supervise maintenance staff.
• Plan, schedule, and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S policies and food safety standards.
• Prepare reports and analyse data to improve plant operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Data analysis

Education

Red Seal Millwright

Tools

CMMS

Job description

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Location: Bonnievale

Our client produces cheese and butter for both the food industry and consumers and is hiring for a Maintenance Supervisor. This maintenance position is responsible for overseeing installation, repairs, and upkeep of the company's property including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems, structures, buildings, and production machinery.

Duties & Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages direct reports who supervise employees in maintenance.
• Ensures safe operations through adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures.
• Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality.
• Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the dairy industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Maintains and repairs maintenance workshop equipment.
• Maintains computerized maintenance management system when available for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Coordinates activities with Plant Operations Manager.
• Prioritizes, schedules repairs and installations to equipment and facilities, minimizing interference with production.
• Administers the maintenance work order system, including prioritizing and assigning work orders, and monitoring their timely completion.
• Development and adherence to maintenance budget.
• Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
• Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.

Qualification and Experience

• Qualified Red Seal Millwright or Mechanical Fitter and Turner.
• Five or more years' experience in the maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and/or repair work and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility.
• Prior experience in dairy/food processing industries will be preferred.

To Apply

If your background matches the requirements and you would like to apply, please:

• Click on the "Apply" button or
• Apply online at www.casupport.co.za/vacancies or
• Forward a comprehensive CV to [e-mail] with “MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR” in the subject line.

We take great care in assessing each application individually and advise that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you didn’t receive any response within two weeks, we will keep your profile on our database and connect with you with any other suitable roles we deem applicable to you.