Maintenance Supervisor

Job title: Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role Autoliv Tunisia is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Maintenance team, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while maximizing equipment availability. You will support production continuity through proactive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to Autoliv's mission of Saving More Lives.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the Maintenance team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, equipment availability, maintenance costs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules, resources, and spare parts management.
• Support production continuity through effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Participate in the commissioning and acceptance of new equipment and facility upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality standards, and maintenance best practices.
• Manage maintenance budgets, documentation, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive APS/Lean initiatives and promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance or industrial automation environment.
• Proven experience in industrial automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a technical leadership role is considered an advantage.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Fluent English and French, both written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens STEP 7, TIA Portal, Rockwell, Schneider, or similar platforms).
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Solid understanding of industrial communication networks, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and related protocols.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical, automation, and control system schematics.
• Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment is an advantage.
• Experience with assembly technologies, including screwing/torquing systems, robotics, and vision inspection systems.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Automotive Core Tools and quality methodologies (FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in a technical leadership/expert role is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, and automated assembly equipment is an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development and business management skills.
• Opportunities for growth within an international work setting.