Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

In this role you will oversee maintenance planning and execution to keep the plant running efficiently within the Barry Callebaut Operating System. You will bridge planning and operations, assign technicians, and align work with production to minimize disruptions. You’ll ensure readiness of tasks, including kitting and documentation, and may supervise a technician team. This position offers impact through safer, more reliable operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules (daily, weekly, monthly) to optimize resources with minimal production impact
• Identify and control safety and environmental risks, enforcing standards and taking action to protect people and assets
• Coordinate timing and assignment of maintenance tasks based on availability and skill sets
• Align maintenance work with production plans to minimize downtime
• Act as gatekeeper for emergency production calls and adjust schedules accordingly
• Monitor equipment, parts, and technician availability to ensure on-time tasks
• Maintain technicians’ calendar and skills in the CMMS
• Track maintenance activities and keep CMMS records up to date
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing scheduling data for optimization
• Collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and food safety standards

Key requirements

• Technical certification or associate degree in a related field, or equivalent technical experience
• Minimum 3 years as maintenance technician or coordinator in a manufacturing environment (preferably food)
• Strong understanding of maintenance scheduling, resource management, and asset availability
• Proficient with CMMS or scheduling systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with production, planning, and technical teams
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• 5+ years leading and managing large teams in maintenance, engineering, and operations
• Technical understanding of various equipment, systems, and facilities
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and related manufacturing protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure

• Strong organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Effective communication
• CMMS proficiency
• Scheduling and resource management
• Asset availability tracking

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