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Kone

Maintenance Supervisor - Elevators & Escalators

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

October 1, 2024

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KONE South Africa is focused on growing its business presence in the Gauteng Region, as success here will play an integral part in the overall success of KONE South Africa. To complement these growth plans, the business's service equipment side is considered a strategic business objective.

Reporting directly to the Field Operations Manager , we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Maintenance Supervisor based in our Johannesburg office. In this role, you will lead an operational service delivery team that ensures that KONE always delivers on its commitments to our customers safely and on time and to the agreed high standard of quality.

A Maintenance Supervisor focuses on creating customer trust, value, and loyalty and hence we are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being a go-getter and understanding selling at its core. We need someone who can influence, is result-driven, and has strong commercial acumen.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive on great customer service. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity!

What you will do
  • Take full ownership and lead the maintenance team to ensure safe, high quality, and complete-on-time delivery of maintenance solutions;
  • Represent KONE in interacting with customers and other stakeholders;
  • Support the sales team in following up with sales leads and providing KONE service and technical experience;
  • Be there for the maintenance team in solving and closing the open callouts and reacting in case of stopped equipment and or other safety issues;
  • To lead the delivery of service according to the service contract requirements, time limits, and the KONE quality standards and according to local regulations;
  • Prepare the overall maintenance program and resource planning;
  • Manage the maintenance team including daily human resource management (absences, timesheet review/approvals) and report project progress (schedule, maintenance hours, fitter time sheets, budget, and risk analysis) to the management team;
  • Maintain accurate documentation and use the KONE tools available.

Are you the one?
  • Hold a Diploma or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in the relevant industry in a supervisory position;
  • Experience in the elevator and escalator industry is a must;
  • Effective leader and coach with the ability to motivate a successful team;
  • Highly motivated, goal-oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service;
  • Ability to work together as a team and promote a harmonious environment;
  • Passion for Mechanical & Electrical vocations, with a proven track record and a strong customer focus;
  • Excellent English communication.

What do we offer?
  • Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment;
  • Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work;
  • Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills;
  • An engaging job with the position description and clear targets;
  • Regular feedback through performance discussions;
  • Opportunities for individual development;
  • Mentoring and coaching programs;
  • Flexibility, trust, and respect;
  • Value-based culture, behaviors, and ethics;
  • Sustainability and innovation;
  • Working for a successful organization.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an automated video interview. Please keep checking your emails for the link which can sometimes land in the spam folder.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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