Overview
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for keeping machinery, equipment, and facilities running at peak performance? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where safety, efficiency, and reliability are your top priorities?
We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and ensure the smooth operation of all building systems, machinery, and equipment. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage daily maintenance activities, plan preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Company Description
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry experts and provides connected, setting-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions globally. In Australia we manufacture high quality conveyor belts for local and overseas customers.
At Continental, all employees share four fundamental corporate values: “Trust”, “Passion to Win”, “Freedom to Act” and “For One Another”.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, allocate, and oversee daily maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance and urgent repairs.
- Issue job cards to technicians and monitor completion of plant and utility maintenance activities.
- Supervise on-floor activities, ensuring high efficiency and quality of work.
- Collaborate with the Spare Parts Administrator to manage procurement and availability of critical spare parts.
- Ensure all risk assessments, permits, and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are completed prior to work commencement.
- Lead the response to major breakdowns, working hands-on alongside your team as needed.
- Conduct and document daily safety checks, reporting any identified safety issues.
- Communicate daily maintenance activities, priorities, and concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
What You Bring
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills, driving daily maintenance activities.
- Hands-on experience in preventive maintenance and urgent repair management.
- A proactive approach to safety, ensuring compliance with all workplace requirements.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration with technicians, management, and administration teams.
- Strong organisational skills to monitor, document, and report maintenance and safety activities.
- A commitment to continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and equipment reliability.
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum Certificate III trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, or related field (or equivalent technical degree/certification).
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Proficiency in maintenance management software, preferably Fiix and SAP.
- OSHA or equivalent safety certification highly regarded.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including after-hours when required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Part of a large global organisation with extensive support network
- Supportive and safety-focused work environment
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📌 Maintenance Supervisor
🏢 Contitech Australia
📍 Melbourne