Reference PE002991 Location Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Salary Interval Monthly Package None-negotiable Description Our client in the Manufacturing industry is currently looking to employ a Maintenance Supervisor to their team in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:
Certificate in Technical discipline or Maintenance-related fields (NQF 5). Trade Test (NQF 5). Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5). Diploma in Technical discipline or Maintenance-related fields (NQF 6). Up to 5 years’ experience in Maintenance operations in a Manufacturing environment, including 1 to 2 years at Supervisory level and up to 3 years working shifts. Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP, and other job-specific software systems). In-depth knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and processes, with a sound understanding of compliance with applicable legislation, safety, and manufacturing regulations. Responsibilities:

Maintenance Operations and Control (55%)
Ensures effective reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance are performed on all plant, infrastructure, and equipment to minimize downtime, limit failures, and optimize production processes. Coordinates first-line maintenance and raises job cards for all required work, ensuring work permits (e.g., "hot work," vessel entry, and elevated work) are properly escalated to the Manager for approval. Drives and participates in fault analysis of equipment failures, utilizing methods like Root Cause Analysis, 5 WHY, 8D, etc. Approves job cards upon successful completion of maintenance work. Ensures equipment and work areas are safe, well-maintained by Operators, and always comply with housekeeping and safety standards. Monitors and rectifies equipment failures in a timely manner, conducting preventative maintenance as per schedule. Coordinates plant shutdowns, providing and receiving feedback as needed. Submits written reports to the Manager. Compliance (15%)
Operates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the Company’s and compliance with relevant regulations to prevent wasteful or irregular expenditure. Identifies, reports, and addresses risks or areas of concern to management within the department. Adheres to and enforces Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) legislation to minimize risks, incidents, or damage to the organization and the environment. Monitors cost and expenditure, minimizing waste, and ensures documentation and records are available. Customer Service (10%)
Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers to deliver the highest quality of service. Represents Company’s in meetings with stakeholders, addressing issues creatively and demonstrating integrity in line with Company’s core values. Monitors client, customer, and employee satisfaction, aiming to minimize discrepancies and ensure compliance with regulations. Staff Supervision (10%)
Ensures performance agreements are signed, performance is monitored quarterly, and appraisals are conducted. Collaborates with HR to set performance objectives, identify development needs, and create action plans. Oversees training and development, addresses employee relations matters fairly, and ensures HR procedures are followed. Receives feedback from employees and ensures performance objectives are achieved. Cost And Financial Control (10%)
Contributes to the budget preparation process and promotes the effective, efficient, and transparent use of resources. Monitors and controls expenditure against the budget, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, and reports deviations to the Manager. Identifies and implements opportunities to control and reduce costs. Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.