Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

AM Global; Thornley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global in Tees Valley seeks a Mechanical Supervisor to lead the mechanical maintenance team and deliver maintenance activities that support manufacturing performance.

You will ensure safe execution of tasks, maintain compliance with ISO and cGMP standards, and work with the planner to optimise maintenance schedules. Prior supervisory experience and strong initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: HNC Mechanical Engineer/Technician or equivalent; minimum 5 years' mechanical experience.
• Desirable: Rotating equipment specialist; IOSH; Previous Supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental standards are met during maintenance tasks.
• Oversee day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities and assign work packages.
• Progress chase and manage priorities from operating areas to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planner to develop job packs and maintenance schedules.
• Interface with external OEM contractors and supervise mechanical technicians.
• Provide first-line problem solving for mechanical faults and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Demonstrates initiative

Team leadership

Proactive approach to work

Education

HNC Mechanical Engineer/Technician

Recognised mechanical apprenticeship

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