Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

To control factory maintenance operations and resources to support the achievement of production targets and ensure optimal product quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements:

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

• Certificate in Technical or Maintenance-related field (NQF
  5)

• Trade Test (NQF
  5)

• First Line Management qualification (NQF
  5)

• Up to 5 years’ Maintenance experience in a Manufacturing environment

• 1–2 years’ Supervisory experience

• Shift work experience (advantageous)

• MS Office Suite

• SAP / ERP systems

• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures

• Understanding of manufacturing compliance and safety regulations

Responsibilities:

Maintenance Operations and Control (55%)

• Ensure effective reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance on plant, infrastructure, and equipment

• Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimise downtime

• Raise and approve job cards and ensure correct work permit procedures (hot work, vessel entry, elevated work)

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 WHY, 8D, etc.) on equipment failures

• Monitor and rectify equipment failures timeously

• Coordinate plant shutdowns and provide structured feedback

• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and maintenance standards are consistently upheld

• Submit written maintenance reports to management

Compliance (15%)

• Operate within internal controls and procedures

• Identify and report risks within area of responsibility

• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation

• Prevent fruitless, wasteful, or irregular expenditure

• Maintain proper documentation and incident reporting

Customer Service (10%)

• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Represent the company in relevant meetings

• Minimise comebacks and discrepancies

• Solve problems proactively and in line with company values

Staff Supervision (10%)

• Ensure performance agreements are in place

• Conduct quarterly appraisals

• Identify development needs with HR and implement action plans

• Drive training and development initiatives

• Address employee relations matters fairly and promptly

Cost and Financial Control (10%)

• Contribute to budget preparation

• Monitor expenditure against budget

• Identify cost-saving opportunities

• Ensure financial compliance and transparent resource use

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.