Mechanical Supervisor (m/f/d)

Cargill

4.1

(42)

Riesa, Germany

Why you should apply for a job to Cargill:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 79% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Cargill partners with Milk Stork; a service that provides no-fuss, refrigerated, express shipping or easy toting of breast milk
  • All employees have access to Bright Horizons for child, pets, and eldercare resources. Including free Sittercity memberships & discounts
  • Our 401(k) offers immediate eligibility & matching contributions of 100% on the first 3% you contribute, then 50% on the next 2%
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    Position summary

    s). We are seeking a professional focused on tactical and operational activities who can align with and implement reliability practices and programs. In this role, you will oversee maintenance, repair, and project planning while staying current with industry best practices.

    Key Accountabilities

    • Inspect, monitor, and maintain machines and production equipment across crushing, refining, and utilities, following company requirements, production input, equipment condition, and available budget.

    • Develop and execute tactical maintenance schedules to ensure effective use of labor, tools, and equipment. Coordinate emergency repairs when needed to support business continuity.

    • Plan and prioritize work orders, scheduling both short‑ and long‑duration maintenance activities using the CMMS to minimize downtime and production interruptions.

    • Ensure all mechanical work complies with safety standards, including LOTO (Lockout Tagout), work permits, and Pre‑Job Hazard Analyses (PJHA). Demonstrate a proactive, visible commitment to safety.

    • Develop, maintain, and implement maintenance SOPs, providing coaching and technical support to team members in the field.

    • Lead and support your mechanical team, including responsibilities for hiring, performance management, development, and corrective actions in line with company policies.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Technical or vocational education in mechanical engineering

    • Proven experience leading a mechanical team or department in a production or manufacturing environment

    • Demonstrated people‑leadership skills, including supervising and developing teams

    • Working knowledge of SAP system

    • German - advanced proficiency and English - intermediate proficiency

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience supporting audit compliance, corrective actions and root cause analysis (RCA) processes

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    Our Offer
    We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

    We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.

    Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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    Why you should apply for a job to Cargill:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 79% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Cargill partners with Milk Stork; a service that provides no-fuss, refrigerated, express shipping or easy toting of breast milk
  • All employees have access to Bright Horizons for child, pets, and eldercare resources. Including free Sittercity memberships & discounts
  • Our 401(k) offers immediate eligibility & matching contributions of 100% on the first 3% you contribute, then 50% on the next 2%