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The Maintenance Supervisor leads and coordinates maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities.
This role plays a key part in maximizing plant performance by guiding a skilled technical team, driving preventive maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
The position combines hands-on technical leadership with planning, coordination, and continuous improvement responsibilities.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team, ensuring timely and effective support to production
* Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies across all maintenance operations
* Plan, schedule, and assign maintenance work based on priority, skills, and operational needs
* Identify and resolve maintenance issues impacting productivity, equipment performance, safety, or product quality
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance plans, procedures, and checklists
* Manage maintenance-related emergencies and provide technical direction during equipment breakdowns
* Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure asset reliability and cost efficiency
* Monitor maintenance budgets, evaluate repair cost estimates, and control maintenance spending
* Manage spare parts inventory and supplier relationships to ensure availability and cost control
* Track maintenance activities, equipment performance, and KPIs to support data-driven improvement initiatives
Travel: Up to 10%, if required
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or a related technical field), or a technical diploma combined with relevant maintenance experience in an industrial environment
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a maintenance or supervisory role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Proven experience leading or coordinating technical maintenance teams
* Experience using CMMS or similar digital maintenance management tools
* Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
* Working knowledge of industrial automation systems, preferably Siemens PLC platforms
* Proficient level of English, both written and spoken
* Experience developing maintenance KPIs and performance dashboards
* Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives in industrial environments
* Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and hands-on approach
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