Industrial Maintenance Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor Do?
Industrial maintenance supervisors organise and supervise the activities and maintenance operations of machines, systems and equipment. They ensure inspections are done according to health, safety and environmental standards, and productivity and quality requirements.
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Where Do I Start?
Communicate Problems To Senior Colleagues
Communicate and give feedback to senior colleagues in the event of problems or non-conformities.
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Skills You Need to Become an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCommunicate Problems To Senior Colleagues skill
Communicate and give feedback to senior colleagues in the event of problems or non-conformities.
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EssentialCoordinate Communication Within A Team skill
Collect contact info for all team members and decide on modes of communication.
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EssentialCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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EssentialDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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EssentialInspect Data skill
Analyse, transform and model data in order to discover useful information and to support decision-making.
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EssentialLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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EssentialManage Maintenance Operations skill
Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.
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EssentialOversee Production Requirements skill
Oversee production processes and prepare all the resources needed to maintain an efficient and continuous flow of production.
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EssentialPerform Data Analysis skill
Collect data and statistics to test and evaluate in order to generate assertions and pattern predictions, with the aim of discovering useful information in a decision-making process.
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EssentialRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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EssentialSchedule Regular Machine Maintenance skill
Schedule and perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs of all equipment. Order necessary machine parts and upgrade equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance.
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EssentialSchedule Shifts skill
Plan staff time and shifts to reflect the demands of the business.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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EssentialCheck For Damaged Items skill
Identify products that have been damaged and report the situation.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Maintenance Legislation skill
Guarantee compliance with building regulations, licensing, legal requirements, electrical installations and health and safety procedures.
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Optional Skills (5 of 25 displayed)
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OptionalRadiation Protection knowledge
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
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OptionalPower Plant Instrumentation knowledge
The equipment and instruments used for the monitoring and controlling processes in power plants. This requires proper operation, calibration, and regular maintenance.
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OptionalProject Commissioning knowledge
Process of supervising the correct functioning of systems, buildings or plants during the final stages before deployment.
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OptionalFunctionalities Of Machinery knowledge
The machinery and equipment used and, in particular, the characteristics regarding functioning and calibration to ensure compliance with quality and product specifications, as well as the operator's safety.
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OptionalQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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OptionalAnalyse Production Processes For Improvement skill
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
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OptionalCheck Material Rescources skill
Verify that all requested resources are delivered and in good working order. Notify the appropriate person or people of any problems related to technical and material resources.
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OptionalEvaluate Employees Work skill
Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …
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OptionalFollow Nuclear Plant Safety Precautions skill
Comply with nuclear power plant safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of the public.
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OptionalIdentify Hazards In The Workplace skill
Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.
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OptionalIntegrate New Products In Manufacturing skill
Assist with the integration of new systems, products, methods, and components in the production line. Ensure that production workers are properly trained and follow the new requirements.
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OptionalLiaise With Quality Assurance skill
Work closely with the relevant quality assurance or grading party involved.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalMonitor Manufacturing Quality Standards skill
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OptionalOversee Quality Control skill
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OptionalPrepare Compliance Documents skill
Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.
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OptionalProvide Advice To Technicians skill
Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
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OptionalRecruit Personnel skill
Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalUndertake Inspections skill
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
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OptionalWrite Inspection Reports skill
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.
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OptionalWrite Records For Repairs skill
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
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OptionalAdvise On Machine Maintenance skill
Advise on all issues related to machinery such as preventive maintenance operations, repair work and the acquisition of new equipment, to help the management team reach its goals and to …
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OptionalMaintain Machinery skill
Maintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using hand …
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OptionalUse Computerised Maintenance Management Systems skill
Use computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) in order to facilitate effective follow up of the work undertaken in maintenance facilities.
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