Maintenance Supervisor
About this position
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance efforts, managing team roles during breakdowns, and ensuring effective maintenance practices through data analysis and vendor management.
Responsibilities
• Lead hands-on breakdown maintenance efforts with the maintenance team.
• Assign roles and responsibilities for team members during breakdown responses.
• Maintain detailed records of breakdown incidents and repairs to identify trends.
• Assess maintenance tasks for potential outsourcing opportunities.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to selected vendors.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and manage relationships to ensure quality service delivery.
• Implement and manage predictive maintenance programs using data analytics and condition monitoring tools.
• Analyze historical and real-time data to predict equipment failures and schedule proactive maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engineering teams to enhance predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Oversee the management of spare parts inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Establish processes for inventory tracking and reorder points based on usage rates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers for timely procurement of parts.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions for maintenance supplies and services.
• Develop and implement an efficient approval workflow for procurement processes.
• Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts to ensure competitive pricing.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation/Control Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance management or a related role.
• Experience in predictive maintenance and inventory management is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and tools.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.