Maintenance Supervisor
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Maintenance Supervisor
Hands-on role overseeing fast-paced manufacturing equipment and facilities
Spartan Kempton Park Johannesburg R16000 to R20000 CTC 8:00am to 16:30pm
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business specialising in high-volume household and industrial products. Known for its strong technical culture and commitment to efficiency the company operates in a fast-paced production environment where reliability consistency and continuous improvement are key. They offer a practical hands-on setting where skilled maintenance professionals can make a real impact on uptime output and overall operational performance.
The Role: Maintenance Supervisor
This role exists to ensure the smooth safe and reliable running of all building facilities and production equipment with a strong focus on detergent filling lines and related machinery. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance activities diagnosing faults executing repairs and implementing preventive maintenance routines. The position plays a critical role in minimising downtime and supporting uninterrupted production in a high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and execute daily maintenance activities across all equipment facilities and utilities
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Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to reduce downtime
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Maintain service and optimise detergent filling machinery and other production equipment
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Conduct routine inspections and implement preventative maintenance schedules
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Manage maintenance logs checklists shutdown planning and SHEQ compliance records
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Supervise junior maintenance staff and coordinate external contractors
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Manage and monitor critical spares inventory
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Support production teams with technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
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Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency
About You
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5 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role
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Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background
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Hands-on experience with filling or packing machinery (detergent chemical FMCG or similar)
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Proven fault-finding ability across mechanical pneumatic and basic electrical systems
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Experience supervising maintenance teams or technicians
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Solid knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and safety regulations
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Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive on-the-floor approach
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Able to work under pressure in a high-volume fast-paced production environment
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Organised communicative and safety-conscious with high attention to detail
Key Skills
- Robotics
- HVAC
- Packaging
- CMMS
- Maintenance Management
- Property Maintenance
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
- Troubleshooting
