Facilities Management Supervisor

Job Summary

The Facilities Management Supervisor is responsible to manage a self‐directing, multi‐skilled team to maximize operational availability and efficiency of Facilities Operations to achieve internal and external requirements. This position is responsible in monitoring Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) approved by Facilities Management, by reviewing reports, schedules, spare parts required to avoid major breakdown in equipment’s, buildings and to provide efficient service to business partners.





Job Responsibilities 1

Manages the overall effective and economical use of subordinate personnel, equipment, materials, and methods to meet construction, modification, maintenance, and quality standards of the physical plant while ensuring operational efficiency and service continuity.



Supervises day-to-day facility maintenance activities and ensures all preventive and corrective maintenance works are completed in accordance with operational requirements, safety standards, and company procedures.



Leads the planning of the overall use of assigned personnel and other resources (i.e., equipment, facilities, materials, and tools) to accomplish work operations efficiently and within established timelines and budgets.



Coordinates and monitors the activities of maintenance staff, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and quality workmanship.



Conducts regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and maintenance standards.



Reviews equipment deficiencies, identifies operational issues, and implements corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.



Maintains maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and operational documentation to support effective facility management and reporting requirements.



Supports the implementation of HSE policies, participates in safety inspections, and ensures compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements across all facility maintenance activities.




Job Responsibilities 2


Additional Responsibilities 3


Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements Knowledge in dairy principles and processes.



• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures



• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures for reporting purposes



• Knowledge of ERP Systems



• Knowledge of building systems, trades and materials including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, flooring and grounds



• Knowledge of preventative maintenance scheduling techniques



• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.




Job Experience

7 years of job experience





Competencies

Resilience
Quality
Leadership
Preventative Maintenance Procedures L2
Building Maintenance L2
Contractor Management L2
Agility
Safety Management L2
AI Fluency
Inspection And Maintenance Procedures L2


Education

Diploma in in any Engineering related discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical)



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