Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing

Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, leading maintenance teams, and maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in a Technical or Maintenance-related field (NQF 5).
• Trade Test qualification (NQF 5).
• First Line Management Programme (FLMP) Certificate (NQF 5).
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years' supervisory experience.
• Experience working shifts.

Advantageous

• Diploma in a Technical or Maintenance-related field (NQF 6).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum plant and equipment availability while minimising downtime.
• Manage maintenance schedules, job cards, work permits, and shutdown activities.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and company standards.
• Supervise and develop maintenance team members.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, processes, and systems.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems).
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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