Maintenance Supervisor: Mechanical & Facilities

Key Performance Areas Artisan Performance: Effectively deploy artisans to expedite the repair of plant Conduct thorough quality assessments on equipment repairs and ensure timely closure of job cards Cultivate, motivate, and lead teams Root Cause Analysis: Investigate breakdowns and equipment failures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective solutions to prevent recurrence Maintenance Optimisation: Work closely with maintenance teams to develop, implement, and refine maintenance strategies that align with industry best practices Monitor and analyse maintenance processes to identify areas for improvement Predictive Maintenance: Assist the Reliability Supervisor in implementing predictive maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to proactively identify potential issues and mitigate risks Quality: Implement and enforce housekeeping practices to uphold a high standard of work Lead daily discussions on performance and safety to analyse equipment performance, identify trends, and enhance plant reliability Spare Parts Management: Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure the availability of critical spare parts, thereby minimising equipment downtime Maintain accurate records of spare parts usage and inventory Employee management and development: Ensure compliance with relevant procedures and policies Define clear job profiles for all team members and regularly review goals to assess achievement of results Provide ongoing support, coaching, and mentoring to ensure objectives are met Develop individual development plans for each employee to support their career Ensure adequate succession planning to meet ongoing and anticipated business needs Health and Safety: Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes Report all safety incidents to the relevant people Comply with safety policies and procedures Qualification and Experience: N4 or equivalent Qualified and trade tested mechanically BTech Mechanical or equivalent (advantageous) Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in an engineering or a similar role in an industrial setting Production background (advantageous) Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: The ability to operate under pressure executing fault finding on systems and equipment Stress tolerance Ability to motivate and train artisans and apprentices to repair equipment quickly and efficiently to reduce plant downtime to a minimum Ability to communicate upwards and Ability to work flexibly according to the requirements of the Results orientated while maintaining attention to Available for call outs Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with cross-functional departments Hands-on approach to engineering and engineering optimization with a proven practical track record

Location: Swellendam, ZA

Posted Date: 4/19/2025