Technical Supervisor

Technical Supervisor - Coca Cola - Gent - BE

Are you a technical professional with a passion for people, performance, and continuous improvement? As a Technical Team Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of critical production and facility equipment at Coca-Cola's Ghent site.

Guiding a team of skilled technicians, you will oversee daily maintenance operations, coordinate planned and reactive works, and drive improvements that support operational excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.

How you add value:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a strong safety and performance culture.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and site leadership teams to align maintenance priorities with operational goals.
• Monitor workload, resources, and maintenance schedules to ensure efficient execution of planned activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and support root cause analysis to prevent recurring failures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with site procedures, regulatory requirements, and health & safety standards.
• Support the implementation of new equipment, processes, and operational improvements.
• Track maintenance performance KPIs and use data-driven insights to enhance team effectiveness.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and best practice across the site.

Who we are looking for?

• Proven experience in a maintenance, engineering, or technical leadership role within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, or industrial environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or automation systems.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, manage competing demands, and make sound operational decisions.
• Hands‑on problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Technical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive salary, aligned with your experience and technical expertise.
• 32 days of annual leave (20 statutory vacation days plus 12 ADV/reduction of working time days).
• Additional vacation day awarded for every 5 years of service.
• Meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
• Comprehensive insurance package including hospitalization, outpatient care, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Attractive pension plan through a group insurance scheme.
• Holiday allowance and 13th-month salary.
• Additional annual leave based on seniority.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through the GWS Academy and external training providers.
• Clear pathways for internal progression and long-term career development.
• Opportunity to work within one of the world's most recognized brands in a highly automated and dynamic manufacturing environment.