Maintenance Supervisor

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. We specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in Sunlight’s state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 3,600+ people we employ across the organization.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent, we are currently looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Lithium Cells Production team in Xanthi. This is a critical role for the success of our IPCEI Pilot line as it requires a deep knowledge of maintenance methods relating to Autonomous Maintenance & Preventive/Progressive Maintenance. As a Maintenance Supervisor you will be responsible to establish all the maintenance procedures for the complete cell manufacturing operation. Your work will start already at the OEM side during SAT and continue with establishing the standards for equipment maintenance, being the key enabler for successful production.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Supervise creation & implementation of AM & PM procedures
• Supervise and lead all maintenance processes and operations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• Track expenses and oversee the budget for maintenance.
• Maintain all equipment to ensure base conditions.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems.
• Plan and manage all repair and installation activities.
• Assign repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates.
• Document and prepare daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
• Oversee equipment stock and place orders for new supplies when necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a University or technical school.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous managerial experience is a bonus.
• Good understanding of the technical features of mixing, coating, converting, ultrasonic & laser welding, automation assembly (all is a strong benefit, any combination of these is a plus).
• Good understanding of Clean & Dry rooms and HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of facilities, machines and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English & Greek (verbal & written) is a must
• EU permit and fulfilled military obligations – where applicable

What we offer you

(To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview):

• A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with other benefits
• Company family healthcare plan
• Continuous learning opportunities. Allocated training budget that can be spent on books, online courses, or other training materials.
• Established framework for career development
• International mobility opportunities