Machinery Maintenance Supervisor

Job Purpose

• The role is responsible for leading a team of maintenance personnel and managing external contractors to ensure the safe, reliable, and optimal performance of industrial machinery.
• This includes coordinating all maintenance-related activities and implementing effective corrective and preventive maintenance strategies across all systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Management

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise major maintenance projects, including installing new equipment and upgrading existing systems.
• Develop, maintain, and implement contingency plans for critical machinery to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Plan and execute shutdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure the availability of required resources (personnel, equipment, and tools) and proactively address unforeseen delays.
• Provide engineering expertise for troubleshooting, problem solving, and mitigating work stoppages or production disruptions.
• Oversee daily activities of the maintenance team, ensuring efficiency and strict compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.
• Manage and optimize resource allocation and utilization.
• Evaluate and approve the procurement of equipment, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and adopt advanced technologies to optimize equipment performance.
• Proactively identify risks and ensure adherence to engineering control measures.
• Ensure full compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Manage and resolve escalated maintenance issues promptly.
• Drive the closure of outstanding audit findings from the Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP) and ISO 14001 audits.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and component replacements.
• Consolidate and present maintenance performance reports, compliance updates, equipment status, and KPIs to management.
• Provide input into key operational meetings (Operations, EHS, Inventory) to ensure alignment with MPS and maintenance strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal teams, OEMs, and external maintenance service providers for successful project execution.
• Maintain effective relationships with local authorities and ensure compliance with regulatory bylaws.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensure SLA adherence, and proactively address non-performance issues.

People Management

• Prioritize resources and ensure clear alignment of team objectives and KPAs.
• Drive behaviors aligned with company values by inspiring engagement, fostering support, and enabling development.
• Champion a high-performance culture aligned with the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Effectively manage direct reports to meet functional objectives, including performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure all team members possess the required skills and competencies through coaching and mentorship.
• Implement people management practices that support employee engagement, empowerment, skills development, talent retention, and succession planning.
• Foster an environment that upholds integrity, ethics, and adherence to company standards.
• Serve as a change champion for functional transformation, culture, and diversity initiatives.
• Promote a strong learning culture within the team.
• Develop and implement functional and leadership development strategies in partnership with the Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Batchelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years’ experience in maintenance engineering, preferably within the manufacturing, automotive, or heavy engineering sectors.
• Supervisory experience in maintenance operations, including developing maintenance procedures and leading root-cause analysis.
• SAP experience.
• Experience in PLC systems and predictive maintenance (advantageous).
• Sound knowledge of EHS standards and the OHS Act.

Special Requirements

• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• High levels of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Excellent time management and discipline.
• Strong focus on maintaining positive customer and supplier relationships.
• Flexibility to work outside normal operational boundaries to meet team goals.
• Strong business acumen with an emphasis on cost control and efficiency improvement.
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking skills.

Closing Date

11 February 2026

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.