Maintenance Supervisor

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Kågeröd; Hybrid; SEK 493,799 - 713,266; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus according to company policy

Employee referral program

Free medical consulting via KRY

Fresh fruit, tea and coffee

Pension & insurance plans

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance activities at our Kågeröd site. The role entails overseeing technical operations, preventive maintenance, and leading a team to ensure optimal equipment performance.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to thrive under pressure. A hybrid setup is offered along with comprehensive benefits including pension schemes and medical consulting access.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge of Swedish workplace regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities at Kågeröd site.
• Manage technician workflows and maintenance operations.
• Drive efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Team management

Bilingual (Swedish and English)

Education

Technical education or vocational training

Tools

CMMS systems

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate maintenance activities at our Kågeröd site. This key position is responsible for overseeing technical work, preventive maintenance, record management, spare parts administration, and team performance. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is a proactive and structured leader with excellent collaboration and communication skills, thrives under pressure, takes initiative, and has a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all maintenance activities at the Kågeröd site under the Maintanance Manager.
• Ensure effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Organize, prioritize, and monitor technician workflows and daily maintenance operations.
• Act as backup for the Maintenance Manager when required.
• Manage the Spare Parts Warehouse, including procurement activities.
• Support production priorities by ensuring high equipment reliability and availability.
• Drive efficiency improvements through analysis, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE, maintenance costs, inventory levels, and equipment performance.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve operational performance.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the maintenance team.
• Promote a safe and compliant working environment in line with company standards and Swedish legislation.
• Work closely with Production and other departments to support business objectives.
• Contribute to planning and decision‑making through proactive problem identification and resolution.

Your profile

• Technical education, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in personnel management and leadership.
• Fluent in both Swedish and English.
• Strong technical understanding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience working within Swedish regulations and workplace environment requirements.
• Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., MaintMaster or similar).
• Experience working in Lean and/or Kaizen environments.
• Experience with SAP.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self‑driven, able to take action when needed.
• Strong analytical and systematic problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Situational leadership style with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Organized, agile, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable working under pressure and handling high workloads.

What we offer

• Hybrid set up (depending of the requirements of the role)
• Bonus according to company global policy for specific positions
• Employee referral program
• Fresh fruit, tea and coffee
• Access to app KRY – free medical consulting (for employees and their children)
• Pension & insurances & additional sick leave & parental leave salary according to governmental law and CLA

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.