Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:
Maintenance Supervisor
This role is on continental shifts - 2x 07:00-19:00, 2x 19:00-07:00, followed by 4 days off.
Main purpose of the job
• Assist in the management of the day-to-day workload for the maintenance team to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered and departmental targets are achieved, including the planning and resourcing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and maintenance shutdown.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team of skilled Technicians.
• Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met.
• Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely.
• Act independently at the organisational level. Outcomes reviewed by organisational head. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success; performance affects the function's image.
Main missions and results
Team Leadership & Coordination
• Provide direct supervision, support, and guidance to your maintenance team.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage team shifts, holiday cover, overtime, and daily job allocation.
• Identify team training needs and organise appropriate training, coaching, and onboarding.
• Promote a safe, positive, and high-performing team culture.
Maintenance Delivery
• Support robot and PLC programming activities as required.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and electronic maintenance tasks within your capability, supporting the team when needed.
• Assist in delivering an efficient maintenance operation that fulfils production and customer requirements.
• Manage and support maintenance projects, ensuring work is completed safely and to standard.
Safety & Compliance
• Ensure team members follow safe working practices and all mandatory Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety of individuals within your team and anyone affected by maintenance activities.
• Ensure accurate completion of paperwork, permits, and documentation for maintenance tasks.
Performance and Continuous Improvement
• Undertake effective diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment to maximise uptime.
• Support planned preventative maintenance activities and help minimise unplanned downtime.
• Conduct basic root cause analysis and suggest practical countermeasures.
• Document breakdowns, identify recurring issues, and escalate when necessary.
• Assist with identifying and resolving resource or spare-part requirements.
Communication and reporting
• Provide clear communication to the team on priorities, tasks, and expectations.
• Report progress at project meetings and update relevant stakeholders on maintenance performance and issues.
• Promote continuous improvement and support team development to maintain high operational standards.
Preferred skills and experience
• An A Level, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTec National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, NVQ3 or equivalent is essential for this position.
• Professional accreditation with an industry related body would be advantageous.
• Completed a recognised indentured apprenticeship in maintenance management.
• Experience of working with facilities management.
• Mechanical, electrical, electronic or software background with a working knowledge of the other disciplines.
• Substantial experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and ultimately customer delivery.
• FLT reach licence would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognised QC (Quality Control) tools.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001 and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Quality standard TS16949.
• Ability to coach, counsel and lead a team of people.
• Ability to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in written form.
• Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders.
• Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.
Interested?
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details.
If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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