Maintenance Supervisor

A well known automotive OEM based in Pretoria is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor / Process Coach to join their expanding team.

You will be responsible for:

- Supporting Production with well-maintained facilities adhering to World Class Standards.
- Validate and bridge operational needs to ensure Production line is running safely and smooth.
- Supervise, Coach and be responsible for Maintenance team.
- Analyze breakdown reports and implement corrective measures.
- Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES:
**Safety**
- Continuously monitor the processes within Maintenance department with a view towards proactively solving potential problems that could have negative impact on the safety well-being of the team.
- Attend to the concerns raised by any department timeously and with urgency.
- Track and monitor all safety concern including, CCAR’s, PTA’S, near-misses etc.

**Quality**
- Ensure all quality standards are adhered to.
- Monitor the quality performance of Maintenance department on an hourly basis by reviewing the defect status with a view towards conducting deep-dive investigations and implementing ICA’s / PCA.
- Review GTR reports and QLS reports to monitor Quality and partake in Quality meetings to give feedback on Equipment Quality concerns.
- Utilize all the available tools and documentation in order to resolve problems and eliminate defects e.g. 8D’s, 6 Panel and PJO’s.

**Delivery**
- Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure MOS strategy is implemented.

**Cost**
- Monitor, control, and improve Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU) based on the MOS strategy.
- Manage based on MOS strategy and support material control (spare part inventory), repair and rebuild programs, Reliability and Maintainability reviews.
- Drive cost improvement initiatives in order to improve the overall cost efficiency and effectiveness of Maintenance department by finding ways to reduce usage of consumables and material.

**People**
- Clear communication to the team.
- Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
- Leading, coaching, training and development of the team.
- Conduct PJO’s to verify that the line is running safely and consistently, PM/CM/EM are done with integrity and quality and Facilities are maintained to the standard by the team.
- Manage absenteeism levels, employee versatility & manning assignments in area of responsibility.
- Develop the weekend planning work and participate in weekend planning meetings with VOME/Launch.
- Support, Coach and drive Team’s Continuous Improvement mindset through Kaizens, 6 Panels, Proactive actions.
- Hold team Accountable.

**Maintenance**
- MOS strategy to maximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed, standardized, prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan designed to improve productivity.
- Use Maximo to analyze data and evaluate the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance plan.
- Regularly monitor and assess the condition of back-up equipment to ensure readiness for use when needed.
- Know and understand the Maintenance Operating Systems and its objectives.
- Ensure robust PM’s with Visual Job Plans
- Continuously do PJO’s and improve facility uptime.

**Environment**
- Ensure department complies with government, industry and corporate standards

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED**
- 3 years National Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical or N6 with Trade certificate.
- Proficient in Kawasaki, Fanuc Robotics.
- Electrical and mechanical skills.
- Programming skills.
- Microsoft office knowledge (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook).
- Fault-finding ability.
- 6 Sigma problem solving Methodology.
- Proper communication and escalation
- Knowledge of MOS Implementation.
- Knowledge of constraint management principles.
- Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi PLCs
- SEW, Simotion Controls and drives
- Basic knowledge in Vision systems and scanners e.g. Cognex, Sick
- 3-years’ Experience in Automotive industry
- 3-years’ Experience in Maintenance background
- Must have displayed proven capability of leading a team in current or previous roles.