Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Location: Tipton
Salary: £65,000
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday Friday

Key Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities:
Lead and allocate engineers across planned and reactive maintenance
Prioritise breakdowns and maintenance requirements to minimise production downtime
Drive PPM completion and improve planned versus reactive maintenance
Use the CMMS to allocate, monitor and close maintenance work orders
Lead RCA investigations into repeat and high-impact equipment failures
Deliver daily toolbox talks covering safety, priorities and engineering performance
Manage contractors, including Permit to Work, safety and completion of works
Maintain accurate shift logs, CMMS records and handover information
Work closely with Production and the Technical Engineering Manager
Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend PPM improvements
Coach and develop engineers and act as the first escalation point for shift engineering issues

Required Maintenance Supervisor Experience:
Essential Experience:
Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Supervisor or similar
Strong hands-on engineering experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing
Experience leading engineers within a shift-based operation
Strong understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and breakdown response
Experience using a CMMS
Experience with RCA and corrective xwzovoh actions
Experience managing contractors and Permit to Work systems
Strong engineering safety and compliance knowledge
Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification
Electrical or Mechanical engineering qualification
IOSH or relevant health & safety qualification
Experience with 5-Why / Fishbone RCA
Experience within a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment