Location: Aruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil (Onsite)
Department: Facilities
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
As our next Facilities Supervisor, you will support facilities operations by assisting with building maintenance, infrastructure services, vendor coordination, and administrative support. This role is essential to ensuring safe, organized, and efficient workplace environments while meeting internal service needs across the business.
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Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
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Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
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Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
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Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
- Coordinate and supervise building maintenance activities, including civil, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Ensure reliable operation of plant utilities, including electrical power, compressed air, ventilation, and water systems
- Address infrastructure-related issues that impact production operations
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities for facility assets
- Manage and coordinate third-party service providers such as cleaning, security, and maintenance contractors
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and timely execution of services
- Obtain quotations, negotiate service agreements, and optimize supplier performance and cost efficiency
- Serve as the primary facilities contact for production areas
- Support facility modifications, layout changes, and minor construction projects
- Ensure plant infrastructure evolves to meet production requirements and capacity needs
- Support compliance with applicable safety regulations and company requirements
- Participate in environmental programs, waste management initiatives, and sustainability efforts
- Support internal and external audits and ensure facility compliance standards are maintained
- Promote safe work practices and a culture of continuous improvement
- Monitor facility-related expenses, including maintenance, contracts, utilities, and services
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities
- Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining operational performance
- Monitor energy and water consumption and recommend efficiency improvements
- Maintain maintenance schedules, service records, and work orders
- Track facility performance indicators and service completion metrics
- Prepare operational reports and support management reviews
- Ensure documentation and records are maintained accurately and timely
Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience in facilities management, maintenance, or industrial infrastructure environments
- Experience coordinating vendors and service providers
- Knowledge of building systems and industrial utilities
- Familiarity with workplace safety regulations and practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with ERP or maintenance management systems is desirable
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Adaptability and ability to work in dynamic manufacturing environments
- Experience in automotive or automotive supplier manufacturing environments
- Experience working within Lean organizations
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with industrial construction and facility installations
- Technical education in Building Construction or Civil Construction
- Intermediate or advanced English skills
- Experience with maintenance planning and asset management systems
- Experience managing industrial utilities including electrical distribution systems, substations, generators, compressed air systems, HVAC, chillers, industrial water systems, and fire protection systems
- Experience managing infrastructure and CAPEX projects from planning through commissioning
- Experience supporting plant expansions and industrial layout modifications
- Knowledge of KPI management, including utility availability, energy consumption, water usage, SLA compliance, and budget performance
- Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 requirements
- Experience developing contingency plans for critical utilities and infrastructure systems
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project, Power BI, SAP PM, CMMS platforms, or similar systems
- Strong leadership, negotiation, project management, and decision-making skills
- Systems-thinking approach to problem-solving and operational excellence
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
