Maintenance Supervisor - Injection Molding & Machines

Yazaki Corporation; Aveiro; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki Corporation em Aveiro, Portugal, procura um Supervisor de Manutenção para moldes de injecção e máquinas na unidade de Ovar. Lidera equipas técnicas, gere ordens de manutenção e garanta disponibilidade de tooling para inícios de produção.

Perfil com forte foco em melhoria contínua, leitura de desenhos e SAP; inglesa técnica é valorizada. O cargo exige disponibilidade para horário integral e mobilidade na unidade.

Qualifications

• Experiência mínima de 8–10 anos em injecção plástica e manutenção de moldes.
• Experiência com SAP ou sistemas de gestão de manutenção.
• Conhecimento de normas de segurança e melhoria contínua.

Responsibilities

• Liderar equipas de manutenção, fornecendo apoio técnico diário.
• Definir prioridades operacionais alinhadas com Produção e Planeamento.
• Analisar relatórios de produção e manutenção para reduzir desvios.

Skills

Leitura de desenhos

Melhoria contínua

Liderança de equipas

Inglês técnico

Education

Diploma de Ensino Secundário

Licenciatura valorizada

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Injection Molding & Machines

Empresa : Yazaki Corporation Tipo de Emprego : Periodo Integral Aveiro, Portugal

Descrição do Emprego - Maintenance Supervisor - Injection Molding & Machines

Join Yazaki. Connect to the future.

Country:Portugal (PT)
City:Ovar
Worksite / Location:Ovar Plant

Job Function:ECS_Operations (Manufacturing Engineering)
Job Discipline:
Job Family:Technical Services (PL)

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family‑owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for aMaintenance Supervisor - Injection Molding & Machines in our plant in [[location]].

Key Responsibilities

Team & Operational Management:

• Lead, coordinate, and provide daily technical support to the maintenance teams (Corrective & Preventive Maintenance)
• Manage and define operational priorities in direct alignment with Production and Planning requirements
• Analyze shift daily production and maintenance reports, ensuring rapid response to operational deviations

Assets, Costs & Spare Parts Management:

• Define, adjust, and ensure full compliance with the preventive maintenance plan for injection molds and machinery (Engel, Arburg, Nissei)
• Coordinate the management of wear-and‑tear parts and spares, ensuring cost control and optimised inventory of consumables
• Ensure proper preparation, setup, and validation of injection molding machines and tooling for production startup, minimising unplanned downtime

KPIs, Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and analyse operational KPIs (using SAP records), implementing action plans to address deviations and reduce NPT (Non‑Productive Time)
• Actively participate in audits, daily Obeya/Gemba meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, PDCA, Problem Solving)
• Enforce safety (EHS), environmental, and workplace organisation best practices (5S) across the maintenance area and spare parts warehouse

Candidate Profile

Experience: Minimum of 8 to 10 years of proven experience in plastic injection moulding and tool/mould maintenance, with a track record in team leadership or coordination roles

Education & Qualifications: High School diploma (minimum); a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or a specialised Technical Diploma will be strongly valued

Technical Skills:

• Advanced ability to read and interpret technical drawings focused on injection moulds
• Practical experience with Maintenance Management Systems (preferably SAP)
• Strong command of continuous improvement methodologies and structured Problem‑Solving tools
• Working proficiency in English (both spoken and written)

Soft Skills & Behavioural Profile:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High resilience, with a proven ability to work under pressure and make sound, fast decisions
• Team‑oriented mindset, strong technical rigor, and organisational skills
• Schedule flexibility

At Yazaki, we arecommitted to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.