Job Description:

Purpose

The Mechanical Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Meet site safety standards.

Meet regulatory and customer quality requirements relating to ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001 and cGMP as well as the requirements of cross contamination prevention.

Deliver mechanical maintenance activities, ultimately ensuring manufacturing performance

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental standards are maintained throughout the delivery of work

Day to day management of the mechanical maintenance team, including but not limited to:

Assigning work packages

Progress chasing

Managing priorities and arising maintenance requirements from operational areas

Ensuring work is closed out within the maintenance management system

Timekeeping, holidays, disciplinary matters

Work with the Maintenance Planner to develop job packs and maintenance schedule

Interface with mechanical contractors

First line problem solving for arising mechanical faults or work delivery problems

Contribute to continuous improvement activities

SHEQ Management

Ensure that all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements are met during the execution of maintenance tasks.

Safety – Ensure work is carried out safely and as per company guidelines.

Quality – Ensure job right first time, minimise rework on equipment by working to quality and performance standards.

Report any accidents or near misses as required by our health and safety policy.

Equipment Management

Supervises the maintenance mechanical technicians, directing them on mechanical breakdown repairs in accordance with the site priorities.

Support projects/changeovers when required.

Liaise with external OEM contractors to plan stat inspections and work alongside the Maintenance planner to plan future PM tasks.

Team Building & Incentive

The postholder should be able to lead, develop and support a team of maintenance personnel to support site operations.

Communication

Good communication skills are essential.

Confidentiality

Must have an understanding of responsible business practice and the importance of confidentiality.

Key Interactions

Direction from - 

Maintenance Manager

Peers - 

E&I Supervisor

Mentoring potential - 

Mechanical Chargehand

Senior Mechanical Fitter

Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Fitter Assistant.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

Essential

HNC Mechanical Engineer/Technician or equivalent

Completed a recognised mechanical apprenticeship or holds equivalent qualifications and experience, with a minimum of 5 years' mechanical experience.

Desirable

Rotating equipment specialist

IOSH

Previous Supervisory role

Key Skills

Essential

Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to work

Desirable

Rotating equipment specialist