Job Description
A Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations within a facility or organization. This role involves managing a team of maintenance staff, developing maintenance schedules, ensuring equipment and facilities are in optimal condition, and implementing maintenance procedures to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Key Responsibility Areas (KRA) & Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
1. Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
KRA: Efficiently plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and optimize resources.
Short Description: Strategic planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks.
- Percentage of planned maintenance completed on schedule
- Reduction in unplanned downtime
- Maintenance cost as a percentage of total operational cost
- Adherence to maintenance budget
2. Team Management and Development
KRA: Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team to ensure effective and timely execution of maintenance tasks.
Short Description: Team leadership and development for maintenance excellence.
- Employee retention rate within the maintenance team
- Training hours per maintenance staff member
- Team productivity and efficiency metrics
- Employee satisfaction survey results
3. Equipment Maintenance and Reliability
KRA: Ensure equipment reliability through proactive maintenance strategies and timely repairs.
Short Description: Reliability-focused equipment maintenance.
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for critical equipment
- Percentage of preventive maintenance tasks completed
- Equipment downtime reduction percentage
- Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement
4. Safety and Compliance Management
KRA: Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and standards.
Short Description: Safety-focused maintenance operations.
- Number of safety incidents or near misses
- Adherence to safety training completion rates
- Regulatory compliance audit results
- Implementation of safety improvement initiatives
5. Budget and Cost Control
KRA: Manage maintenance budgets effectively to control costs while meeting maintenance requirements.
Short Description: Budget-conscious maintenance operations.
- Variance between actual and budgeted maintenance costs
- Maintenance cost per unit of production
- Cost savings from maintenance process improvements
- Return on investment (ROI) for maintenance projects
Real-Time Example of KRA & KPI
Real-world Example: Implementing a Preventive Maintenance Program
KRA: Implementing a preventive maintenance program to reduce equipment downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- KPI 1: Percentage increase in equipment uptime after program implementation
- KPI 2: Reduction in emergency maintenance requests
- KPI 3: Cost savings from decreased reactive maintenance
- KPI 4: Improvement in overall equipment reliability metrics
Tracking these KPIs led to a 20% increase in equipment uptime, a 30% reduction in emergency maintenance requests, and a cost savings of 15% in maintenance expenses, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
Key Takeaways
- KRA defines what needs to be done, whereas KPI measures how well it is done.
- KPIs should always be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
- Regular tracking and adjustments ensure success in Maintenance Supervisor roles.
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