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Maintenance Supervisor

Location: 

Kagerod, SE, 268 77

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate maintenance activities at our Kågeröd site. This is a key position responsible for overseeing technical work, preventive maintenance, record management, spare parts administration, and team performance. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate is a proactive and structured leader with excellent collaboration and communication skills. You thrive under pressure, take initiative, and have a continuous improvement mindset.

 

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate all maintenance activities at the Kågeröd site under the Maintanance Manager. 
  • Ensure effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Organize, prioritize, and monitor technician workflows and daily maintenance operations.
  • Act as backup for the Maintenance Manager when required.
  • Manage the Spare Parts Warehouse, including procurement activities.
  • Support production priorities by ensuring high equipment reliability and availability.
  • Drive efficiency improvements through analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE, maintenance costs, inventory levels, and equipment performance.
  • Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
  • Support Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve operational performance.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the maintenance team.
  • Promote a safe and compliant working environment in line with company standards and Swedish legislation.
  • Work closely with Production and other departments to support business objectives.
  • Contribute to planning and decision-making through proactive problem identification and resolution.

 

Your profile

  • Technical education, vocational training, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Previous experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role.
  • Experience in personnel management and leadership.
  • Fluent in both Swedish and English.
  • Strong technical understanding and troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience working within Swedish regulations and workplace environment requirements.
  • Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., MaintMaster or similar).
  • Experience working in Lean and/or Kaizen environments.
  • Experience with SAP.

 

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and self-driven, able to take action when needed. 
  • Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Situational leadership style with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Organized, agile, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Comfortable working under pressure and handling high workloads.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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