Technical Supervisor - Mechatronics

• Supervise and lead the maintenance team to ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and GMP standards. • Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime. • Organize maintenance schedules, spare parts availability, and utility maintenance with support from the Technical Supervisor. • Monitor the performance and reliability of production equipment, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. • Assign daily maintenance tasks, monitor work progress, and ensure timely completion of planned maintenance activities. • Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and daily activity reports. • Coordinate effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. • Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations, reporting and investigating unsafe conditions or incidents. • Drive root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence. • Promote best maintenance practices, mentor team members, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Technical Diploma holders with strong relevant experience may also be considered). • Minimum 7 years of maintenance experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment, preferably within bottled water or beverage production. • Hands-on experience with Krones, Sidel, KHS, SMI , or other European bottling and packaging equipment. • Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, utilities maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability. • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for maintenance planning and inventory management. • Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) , food safety, and industrial health & safety standards. • Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop maintenance technicians. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to reducing equipment failures and improving operational efficiency. • Excellent planning, communication, and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. • Previous experience working in the UAE/GCC and familiarity with the bottled water manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.