Maintenance Senior Supervisor in Sutton Coldfield
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Maintenance Supervisor
A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a capable and driven Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of its maintenance team. This role is suited to an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Team Leader looking to step into a leadership position, with responsibility for ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
The Role
The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the safe, effective supervision of maintenance activities, supporting production by maintaining high equipment uptime and ensuring compliance with industry and company standards. The role requires strong leadership, technical understanding, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising and supporting Maintenance Engineers and Team Leaders on shift
Allocating work effectively to meet both production and maintenance priorities
Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to improve performance and capability
Leading by example to promote high standards of behaviour, safety, and workmanship
Supporting disciplinary processes in line with company procedures alongside HR
Managing budgets across maintenance activities and supporting Capex planning for new equipment
Understanding and monitoring cycle time and TAKT time to support production efficiency
Driving performance against key KPIs such as machine availability, OLE, MTBF, and MTTR
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards and IATF 16949 requirements
Driving equipment improvements through PLC and LabView systems
Supporting production and other departments with IT and technical expertise where required
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience within a maintenance environment (OEM or Tier 1 )
Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations
Basic knowledge of IATF 16949 (training can be provided)
Strong problem-solving skills with a logical approach
Experience in people management or team leadership
Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions
PC literate, with working knowledge of SAP systems
Flexible approach to working hours, including additional support when required
Desirable Experience
Previous experience as a Team Leader, Shift Lead, or acting Supervisor
Experience with preventative maintenance systems and breakdown analysis
Exposure to continuous improvement (CI) tools and methodologies
PLC programming knowledge
ABB robot programming experience
Familiarity with Atlas Copco systems, including drivers and SCA dispensing equipment
Personal Attributes
Strong communicator with the ability to engage across all levels
Self-motivated, organised, and detail-focused
Pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset
Professional, well-presented, and reliable
Team player with a willingness to learn and develop
Flexible and adaptable, including willingness to travel if required
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role within a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to operational excellence and team development while driving continuous improvement across the business.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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- Location:
- The Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Supervisor, Senior, Maintenance
