Maintenance Supervisor

To support all aspects of the business by ensuring effective and timely maintenance is carried out on all buildings, plant, machinery and grounds. Whilst ensuring that the requirements of the company's Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management System are met.

Reports to

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

For whom responsible

Maintenance engineers

Sub contractors

Key Accountabilities

To be responsible for the running of the maintenance engineering department.

Ensure maintenance engineers are trained and competent to carry out their duties and that the training is documented.

To introduce and manage a preventative maintenance programme for plant and equipment.

A hands on approach when working with the various teams within the business assisting in improving customer service, quality, safety, environmental performance and cost reductions.

Reduce process costs by recommending and introducing more effective processes, automating processes wherever possible.

Provide education/knowledge, training and support to all areas of the business with the objective of ensuring optimum use and availability of all company equipment, resources (inc gas, electricity & water) and facilities.

To develop and encourage an environment of continual improvement.

The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customer, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.

The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach to planning, prioritising and organising tasks and activities to meet deadlines and targets. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.

The ability to use a wide variety of approaches to solving problems. Consider all relevant factors and options before making a decision. Take responsibility for decision and justify where necessary.

The ability to clearly understand and express information and ideas using relevant methods and techniques.

The ability to actively encourage team working whilst recognising that all individuals are members of the bigger team.

The ability to proactively develop competencies to help improve and realise the potential of self and others with measurable benefits for individuals, the team/department and the Company.

The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment and dedication to achieving success for themselves and the Company. Adopts a proactive approach to their work, is resilient under pressure, maintains a clear vision, and possesses a strong results orientation.

The ability to seek opportunities for beneficial change, persuade others of the benefits and encourage and enable others to adapt to change.

Employment, Educational and Professional Background

Ability to implement total productive maintenance techniques.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience in a maintenance supervisory role.

Specific experience of an electrical manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage, as would a good educational background.

Competence in using Microsoft office.

In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in every part of our organisation.

As a manufacturer, we recruit experienced, knowledgeable and capable individuals to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specification.

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