Maintenance Supervisor

Fenris Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance activities across production equipment. The role involves ensuring operational reliability, driving efficiency, and compliance with safety standards while leading a maintenance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and technical skills with a diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with extensive experience in maintenance management.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory maintenance role.
• Experience in heavy industrial environment, ideally refrigeration manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Supervise corrective maintenance to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Deadline driven

Analytical Thinking

Work under pressure

Strong numerical and problem-solving skills

Integrity

Professional ethics

Continuous Improvement

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Duties & 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 internal procedures, practices, and policies.
? Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.

Desired Experience & Qualification

? 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. Career Opportunity
? Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
? Highly organised, results-oriented, and deadline-driven.
? Analytical thinking with strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
? Demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
? High level of integrity and professional ethics.
? Proven ability to execute with excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Desired Skills:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Deadline driven
• Analytical Thinking
• work under pressure
• strong numerical and problem-solving skills
• Integrity
• professional ethics
• Continuous Improvement

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund