Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Relevant Trade Qualification or Technical Qualification advantageous

• Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical or Facilities Management qualification advantageous

• Minimum 2–5 years' supervisory experience within a maintenance or facilities environment

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing or production environment is essential

• Cosmetics, FMCG or automated production machinery experience highly advantageous

• Exposure to preventative maintenance planning and execution

• Experience managing contractors and external service providers

• Pneumatic systems experience advantageous

• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment (including filling, packaging or conveyor systems) highly advantageous

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Comfortable learning ERP and in-house maintenance systems

• Maintenance scheduling software exposure advantageous

• English (essential)

• Additional South African languages advantageous

• Ensure maximum availability and reliability of production equipment and facilities.

• Execute preventative and reactive maintenance programmes to minimise production downtime.

• Coordinate maintenance activities across the manufacturing and warehouse environment.

• Maintain buildings, utilities, machinery and infrastructure to the highest operational standards.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.

• Manage external maintenance contractors and suppliers to deliver quality workmanship within agreed timelines.

• Support operational efficiency through continuous improvement and proactive maintenance initiatives.

• Maintain the overall condition of buildings, offices, warehouse facilities and production infrastructure.

• Coordinate repairs relating to electrical, plumbing, lighting, air conditioning, roofing and general building maintenance.

• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify maintenance requirements and safety risks.

• Ensure facilities remain clean, functional and compliant with company standards.

• Execute planned preventative maintenance schedules on all production and warehouse equipment.

• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns to minimise operational downtime.

• Diagnose faults and coordinate repairs on mechanical, pneumatic and automated production equipment.

• Assist with installation, commissioning and optimisation of new machinery.

• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability.

• Develop, maintain and execute preventative maintenance schedules.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service histories and asset registers.

• Monitor equipment lifespan and recommend refurbishment or replacement where necessary.

• Ensure critical spare parts are identified, available and effectively managed.

• Coordinate external contractors for specialised maintenance and repair work.

• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and adherence to company safety standards.

• Obtain quotations and assist with supplier selection where required.

• Ensure service level agreements and maintenance schedules are achieved.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety legislation.

• Maintain safe working practices throughout all maintenance operations.

• Conduct risk assessments before maintenance activities commence.

• Ensure appropriate lock-out procedures and safety controls are followed.

• Support internal safety inspections and compliance audits.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

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