Maintenance Supervisor

Bunge; Italia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Porto Corsini, Italy, reporting to the Maintenance Manager, to coordinate and execute comprehensive maintenance across all plant systems. You will lead a small team, manage safety permits, plan activities, and work with production to optimise resources.

You should have a mechanical engineering diploma and about a year of supervisory experience, with SAP PM proficiency preferred. The role supports a 24/7 operation with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or equivalent.
• +/- 1 year in a maintenance supervisor role.
• Experience in industrial plants and spare parts management.
• SAP PM proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance across plant systems.
• Lead a team of two mechanics and one electrician, and manage external contractors.
• Issue daily work permits and ensure safety compliance.
• Plan maintenance across facilities and draft task specifications to solicit quotes.
• Schedule work with production to optimise resource use and manage spare parts inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

City : Porto Corsini
State : Emilia-Romagna (IT-45)
Country : Italy (IT)
Requisition Number : 48811

Role Purpose Statement

In this role, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the individual is responsible for coordinating, planning, scheduling, and executing corrective, preventive, and predictive mechanical and electrical maintenance activities across all plant systems and facilities, with the aim of ensuring optimal system operation and performance without equipment downtime, while adhering to Bunge’s quality and safety standards.

Main Accountabilities

• Supervise all field operations to ensure proper technical execution and compliance with quality, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage a team consisting of two mechanics and one electrician, as well as any work contracted to external companies.
• Issue daily work permits to ensure all activities are carried out safely.
• Responsible for planning maintenance work across all plant facilities and structures in accordance with company procedures. This role involves assessing the availability of personnel and spare parts to execute planned work, as well as drafting specifications for the required tasks in order to solicit quotes and proposals from multiple suppliers during the planning and feasibility phases.
• Responsible for scheduling work in coordination with the production department to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Responsible for managing the spare parts inventory.
• Responsible for submitting purchase requests for the materials or services needed to carry out the work. All planning, management, and implementation activities must be carried out using the company's chosen software system, SAP PM. The system must be kept up to date at all times.
• This role supports a continuous 24/7 operation and requires availability for weekday and weekend coverage, working as part of a rotating shift schedule.
• Manage and monitor monthly and annual budgets.
• Regarding workplace safety, always operate in accordance with the regulations established in the occupational risk assessment document.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or equivalent.
• +/- 1 year in a maintenance supervisor role.
• Similar roles in industrial plants, mechanical and/or shipyard environments, port/dockside operations, etc.; spare parts management.
• SAP PM proficiency preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment; centrifugal and lobe pumps, gearboxes, centrifugal separators, motors, etc.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of Industrial mechanics and electrical systems, lubrication, laser alignment; training courses in quality, environment, and workplace risk prevention; HACCP training.

Indicative gross annual salary: From €35,000, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant professional experience.

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At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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