Maintenance Supervisor
Key Skills
Job Description
In a nutshell
As a Maintenance Supervisor at one of our automated fulfilment centers in Ridderkerk, you will ensure that our technical installations operate safely, reliably, and at peak performance. Together with your team of Shift Technicians, you will contribute to a smooth-running 24/7 operation and a safe, clean, and well-organized working environment.
You are the key link between your Maintenance team and Operations. During your shift, you set priorities, coach technicians in their development, and act as the first point of contact for critical breakdowns.
Ready to keep our operation running smoothly together with your team? Then read on!
Your impact
- Lead & coach your team: Provide daily leadership to all Shift Technicians working in a 24/7 environment.
- Ensure safety & structure: Keep the workshop and working environment safe, clean, and well organized.
- Manage maintenance operations: Monitor the planning, progress, and quality of the maintenance plan.
- Team management & performance: Manage workforce planning and support the development of all Technicians.
- Manage critical breakdowns: Ensure Technicians set the right priorities and maintain effective collaboration with Operations.
- Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and promote Lean, 5S, and data-driven maintenance.
- Collaborate: Coordinate daily with Operations, Engineers, and external maintenance partners.
About you
- You have an MBO-4 or HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar technical field.
- You have 10+ years of experience in a technical or maintenance environment, preferably within an automated, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
- You have at least 3 years of experience as a Lead, Team Lead, Supervisor, or in a similar leadership role.
- You have a practical, hands-on mindset and understand both the technical and operational aspects of maintenance.
- You have experience with CMMS or EAM systems; knowledge of ICS/SCADA tools is a plus.
Picnic perks
- Competitive salary, depending on your experience;
- Day shifts; 9-5 schedule
- Company car, or a travel allowance of €0.21 per km, starting from 10 km one-way;
- 25 vacation days;
- Pension contributions from day one;
- Training programs to further develop your technical skills and logistics knowledge;
- Free meals & snacks at the warehouse;
- Fun team events, Picnic’s annual festival, Christmas party, and much more!
Core Responsibilities
You will lead and coach a team of shift technicians to ensure the safe and reliable operation of technical installations in a 24/7 environment. Additionally, you will act as the primary link between the maintenance team and operations to manage critical breakdowns and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MBO-4 or HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. You are required to have over 10 years of experience in a technical or maintenance environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company car
- Travel allowance
- 25 vacation days
- Pension contributions
- Training programs
- Free meals and snacks
- Team events
- Annual festival
- Christmas party
About Picnic
Industry: Retail
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
At Picnic, we’re a team of inventors, builders, dreamers, and best-in-class operators! With our app-only business model and custom-built in-house supply chain, we're revolutionizing the way people buy groceries and eat every day. We're growing across the Netherlands, Germany, France, and beyond. One of the things that makes Picnic different is that we handle almost everything ourselves: from forecasting and building automated warehouses to designing custom electric vehicles and writing our own software. It gives us total freedom to experiment with bold, new ideas (which we do a lot!). We love to challenge ourselves and learn by doing. The best way to grow here? By taking ownership from day one and pushing boundaries every single day. As a diverse team of over 85 nationalities, there’s always something happening - whether you’re into sports, board games, charity work, dancing at our legendary Picnic festival, or licorice tasting (yes, really!). Our scale-up culture means you get to own your work and bring fresh ideas to life. If you’re looking to make a real impact, reach out. We’d love to hear from you!