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Site Supervisor

GEA Group

Deventer
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Mechanical supervision
TIG welding
Piping systems
HSE compliance
Cost control
Project planning
Work permit management
Team leadership
Food industry standards
Safety inspections
Subcontractor management
Quality assurance
Maintenance planning
Incident reporting

Job Description

The Site Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising mechanical work activities at customer sites, including maintenance, piping, and welding activities. The role ensures compliance with HSE requirements, customer site regulations, work permits, planning, cost control, and quality standards. Acting as the main point of contact between GEA, customers, technicians, and subcontractors, the Site Supervisor oversees daily site activities, monitors progress, and supports the successful execution of projects.

Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Preparing and supervising mechanical work (TIG welding / piping)

  • Involved in preparing cost estimates and quotations

  • Planning maintenance and mechanical work on machinery and installations

  • Organizing and monitoring work permits

  • Providing instructions to all mechanical technicians (focus) and to other subcontractors like electricians or insulators

  • Supervising work activities and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) compliance

  • Managing the return of materials and tools (during and after work activities)

  • Reporting work progress and completed activities to the project manager/responsible person

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining clean and safe workplaces

  • Reporting on completed work activities

  • Ensuring compliance with the customer's safety regulations and site rules

  • Acting as the contact person between GEA and the customer

  • Overall work planning and coordination

  • Cost control : keep working hours under control and within budgeted number of hours

  • Ensuring the workplace is left clean and orderly upon completion of the work

  • Completing incident reporting forms correctly in the event of any emergencies or incidents (calamities)

  • Performing safety inspections and toolboxes with work staff

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Mechanical training and experience (including knowledge of TIG welding and thin-wall piping systems in the food industry)

  • VCA-VOL (Safety Certificate for Operational Supervisors)

  • Experience with leading teams on site

  • Willing to work on different customer locations within the Netherlands and possibly Belgium

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Core Responsibilities

The Site Supervisor coordinates and supervises mechanical work, including TIG welding and piping, while ensuring HSE compliance and quality standards at customer sites. They act as the primary contact between the company, customers, and subcontractors to manage project progress, costs, and site safety.

Requirements

Candidates must have mechanical training and experience, specifically with TIG welding and thin-wall piping in the food industry. A VCA-VOL safety certificate and proven experience in leading teams on-site are required.

About GEA Group

Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.

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