Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical & Mechanical)

About the role

An experienced Maintenance Supervisor is sought to oversee a team of maintenance technicians in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background (major) combined with mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing machines, including CNC and manual machines. The supervisor interprets electrical diagrams, PLC programming and mechanical drawings to ensure efficient and safe plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure timely and effective maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing machinery, including CNC and manual machines.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings and PLC logic to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Coordinate routine preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize machine performance and reliability.
• Document maintenance activities and generate maintenance reports.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on technical and safety procedures.

Required profile

• Experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in maintenance supervision within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical background with major expertise in electrical systems and PLCs.
• Solid mechanical knowledge and ability to diagnose mechanical faults.
• Excellent leadership, team management, problem-solving and communication skills.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams, PLC logic diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshooting CNC and manual manufacturing machines.
• Preferred: experience with specific PLC brands or manufacturing software, and certification in electrical and mechanical maintenance.