Maintenance Supervisor

About the position

Maintenance Supervisor
Hands-on role overseeing fast-paced manufacturing equipment and facilities
Spartan, Kempton Park Johannesburg | R16,000 to R20,000 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

• Lead and execute daily maintenance activities across all equipment, facilities, and utilities
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Maintain, service, and optimise detergent filling machinery and other production equipment
• Conduct routine inspections and implement preventative maintenance schedules
• Manage maintenance logs, checklists, shutdown planning, and SHEQ compliance records
• Supervise junior maintenance staff and coordinate external contractors
• Manage and monitor critical spares inventory
• Support production teams with technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency

About You

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background
• Hands-on experience with filling or packing machinery (detergent, chemical, FMCG, or similar)
• Proven fault-finding ability across mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
• Experience supervising maintenance teams or technicians
• Solid knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, on-the-floor approach
• Able to work under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment
• Organised, communicative, and safety-conscious with high attention to detail

Desired Skills:

• Maintenance Management
• Plant Safety
• Planned Preventative
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Maintenance work
• Plant Inspection
• Electrical Maintenance
• Plan schedule

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years