Maintenance Supervisor

Vumilia Africa Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Vumilia Africa Group in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate all maintenance activities across the plant to maximise equipment reliability, availability and operational efficiency.

You will plan and oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, manage budgets and spares, drive continuous improvement, mentor artisans and ensure compliance with OHS, environmental and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Plan, schedule and oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes to minimise downtime.
• Lead effective response to equipment breakdowns through root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment is installed, commissioned and operated per standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate repairs and root cause analysis for equipment breakdowns.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance records, budgets and contractor performance to meet targets.
• Lead artisans, apprentices and maintenance staff development.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance processes and KPIs.
• Prepare and present maintenance reports and KPI data to management.

Skills

Engineering

Health and Safety

Compliance Management

Microsoft Office

Operations

Scheduling

Job description

Supervise and coordinate all maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability, plant availability and operational efficiency.

Plan, schedule and oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes to minimise downtime and maximise equipment performance.

Lead the effective response to equipment breakdowns by coordinating repairs, conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.

Ensure all manufacturing equipment is installed, commissioned, maintained and operated in accordance with engineering standards, manufacturer specifications and company procedures.

Monitor plant performance and equipment reliability, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and increased operational efficiency.

Support the installation, commissioning, validation and optimisation of new machinery, equipment and production technologies.

Ensure all maintenance work is completed within agreed schedules, quality standards and approved maintenance budgets.

Manage maintenance job cards, work orders, maintenance records and technical documentation to ensure accurate reporting and statutory compliance.

Monitor and control maintenance expenditure, repair costs and contractor performance to achieve departmental budget objectives.

Manage critical spare parts and maintenance inventory to ensure optimal stock availability while controlling inventory costs.

Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Environmental, Quality and statutory legislative requirements applicable to the maintenance function.

Ensure machinery modifications, repairs and engineering changes comply with all regulatory requirements and internal engineering standards.

Conduct routine equipment inspections and maintenance audits to verify compliance with maintenance standards and identify improvement opportunities.

Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement preventative measures to improve equipment reliability and reduce repeat breakdowns.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving maintenance processes, plant performance, equipment reliability and operational efficiencies.

Prepare, analyse and present maintenance reports, equipment performance data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.

Plan, coordinate and execute maintenance projects and shutdown activities within approved budgets and agreed timelines.

Lead, coach, mentor and develop artisans, apprentices and maintenance personnel to build technical capability and support succession planning.

Coordinate technical support from specialist engineers, service providers and contractors where required.

Build strong working relationships with Production, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.

Act as the primary maintenance contact for production-related technical issues, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of equipment concerns.

Ensure all contractors perform work in accordance with company standards, safety procedures and contractual requirements.

Participate in departmental meetings, toolbox talks, continuous improvement initiatives and technical problem-solving activities.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset histories and documentation to support compliance, audit readiness and business reporting.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the maintenance department.

Perform standby duties, emergency call-outs and other maintenance-related responsibilities as required to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Skills

• Engineering
• Health and Safety
• Compliance Management
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Scheduling