Mechanical Supervisor

Organization Structure:
Report to Chief Engineer.

Manages Snr Fitter, Fitter x 2, Storeman, Mechanic, and other operational staff (37)

Manage contractors - focusing on Civils (depending on project - 4) CRITERIA

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for the management of the resources (people, equipment, infrastructure) in the mechanical department to ensure efficient and reliable cost effective support to operations

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure overall equipment effectiveness with measurement and improvement including breakdowns and call-outs

Planned and preventative maintenance

Ensure high quality steam availability and legal inspections/safety on all Boilers.

Compliance with legal requirements of the OHSAct.

(Capital expenditure) - Motivations, Research, Quotations and successful implementation of projects

Management of personnel in such a way to draw out of them a positive approach and to keep them focusing on resolving challenges.

Knowledge / Experience and Education

What qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and/or training are necessary to perform the role?

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science

N3 Mechanical Technical Certificate.

Completed relevant trade test.

Minimum 5 Years exposure in a FMCG environment.

Must have previous experience as manager with the ability to manage a large workforce

Working knowledge on MSOffice

Competencies Required

What leadership or functional competencies are required for the incumbent to perform the role?

Good physical strength,

Must be a go getter that sets high standards

Must be able to communicate well with sub-ordinates.

Able to work independently as well as a member of a team.

Good organisational, planning and problem solving skills.

Detail orientated.

The ability to manage and execute various projects simultaneously

Customer Relationships

To what degree is the role holder interacting with internal and external customers

Internal

Management - weekly and monthly meetings

Colleagues and department HOD’s

Interact with employees from other departments.

External

Interact with suppliers/customers/contractors, with regards to research, quotations and quality of equipment and work done

Decision Making

Describe the type of decisions the job holder would make, what level of discretion do they need to apply?

Decisions to minimize the impact on factory and still guarantee good quality, relevant cost, effective productivity, without neglecting any safety standards.

Problem Solving

Describe the type and level of problem solving expected from the job holder.

High levels of problem solving from routine problems to complex problems which requires an innovative thinking or a creative approach and a degree of evaluation

Use their judgement to decide which course of action is the most appropriate, placing greatest emphasis on effective and timely solutions.

Leadership / Supervision

Is the role-holder responsible for coordinating the work activities of

others?

Yes, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of workload within own department as well as contractors on site

**Job Type**: Temporary

**Salary**: R240.00 - R320.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Ability to Commute:

- Randfontein, Gauteng (required)