Mechanical Fitter Supervisor - Cape Town - ref. k81022815

The Fitters department currently has a vacancy for a Mechanical Fitter Supervisor to join the team. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for supporting the Manager to drive routine planned and preventative maintenance procedures and protocols
• Using computerized maintenance management system to plan, track and record daily tasks as well as raising new work requests
• Ability to provide technical and hands-on support to team during critical breakdowns as and when required on all Production machinery
• Monitor quality and efficiency of teams work programs and report any issues or possible improvements
• Support Management in ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, quality output and discipline within the Fitters department
• Conducting regular quality control checks of inspections undertaken by fitters personnel across all production machinery
• Liaise and coordinate with internal departments on machine availability and progress of jobs
• Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
• Assist the Manager with liaising with suitable Contractors, suppliers and sourcing quality parts and spares
• Assist the Manager with ensuring compliance to legal requirements, Health & Safety rules, and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that a high quality of work and safety standards are maintained at all times
• Promote Compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures including managing manpower utilization
• Support the Teams by offering Technical training and on the job guidance and mentoring
• Any other tasks, as agreed with Management, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Criteria:

• Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Qualified Fitter in a heavy industry environment
• Proven Experience in a leadership role or position
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Knowledge and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
• Computer Literate – Proficient with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word

• Attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a pressurized environment
• Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time and priority management
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution
• Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills