Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities Maintenance Operations & Control - Ensure effective reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance across all plant, equipment, and infrastructure. - Coordinate first-line maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime. - Raise and manage maintenance job cards, ensuring appropriate work permits are obtained and escalated where required. - Lead and participate in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis (5 WHY, 8D, etc.) following equipment failures. - Approve job cards upon successful completion of maintenance work. - Coordinate plant shutdowns and provide feedback to management. - Ensure equipment and work areas are safe, properly maintained, and compliant with housekeeping standards. - Submit maintenance reports to the Engineering Maintenance Manager. Compliance & Safety - Operate within company controls, policies, and procedures. - Identify and report risks or areas of concern within the department. - Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, safety regulations, and environmental standards. - Enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) requirements to minimise risk and prevent incidents. - Maintain accurate documentation and records. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement - Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Represent the company in relevant meetings. - Resolve operational and maintenance-related issues efficiently and professionally. Staff Supervision & Development - Ensure performance agreements are in place for all direct reports. - Conduct regular performance appraisals and provide structured feedback. - Identify training and development needs in collaboration with HR. - Support employee development through coaching and ongoing training initiatives. - Address employee relations matters promptly and fairly. Cost & Financial Control - Contribute to the maintenance budgeting process. - Monitor and control maintenance expenditure within approved budget limits. - Promote efficient and responsible use of financial and operational resources. - Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives. - Report any deviations from budget to the direct manager. Minimum Requirements Qualifications: - Certificate in a Technical or Maintenance-related discipline (NQF 5). - Trade Test (NQF 5). - Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5). - A Diploma in a Technical or Maintenance-related discipline (NQF 6) will be advantageous. Experience: - Up to 5 years experience in maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment. - At least 12 years supervisory experience. - Experience working shifts will be advantageous. Technical Competencies - Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP, and related systems). - Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, processes, and procedures. - Sound understanding of relevant manufacturing legislation and safety regulations. Key Competencies - Proactive and action-oriented. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Effective planning and organisational ability. - Supervisory and leadership skills. - Customer-focused mindset. - Resilient and able to perform under pressure. - Strong conflict-handling ability. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.