Maintenance Supervisor

• Lead and manage a team of Technicians, Artisans and all maintenance activities in
• Develop departmental employees through training, coaching and
• Ensure that all facilities and services installations comply with the Machinery and Occupational Safety
• Analyze breakdowns to establish the root cause and follow through with robust activities to eliminate
• Support Process/Planning departments with new installations and ensure adherence to Assembly
• Compile, evaluate, approve and execute on Maintenance PM and TPM as per the recommendation from the OEM, supplier manuals and operational trends and requirements.
• Supervise and maintain the Quality Management System within the area of responsibility.
• Plan and control the repair of equipment in order to achieve minimal downtime.
• Keep track and improve performance by supporting the sectional
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing plant machinery and equipment, to the latest engineering technology and ensure the availability of all spare parts at all times.
• Closely collaborate with key stakeholders, Maintenance Planner, Engineer, Specialist and Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, HR to leverage key maintenance objectives for Assembly.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• National N Diploma / National Diploma or Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Maintenance within the Automotive Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Robotics, PLC's, Network Systems and applications, Drives, budget control, and optimum (Profibus) control of maintenance attributes
• Ensure optimum running of all equipment in automotive Assembly
• A qualified Artisan with a trade certificate and Supervisory experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of regulations such as General, Driven, Electrical Machinery and the OSH Act.
• Be prepared to undergo and successfully pass the Leadership Assessment.
• Must be computer literate and be prepared to work shifts.
• Have good communication skills and be a strong team
• Be prepared to work shifts ( 3 shift pattern)

Behavioural skills required

• An innovative leader
• Ability to make decisions
• Good communication skills