Site Supervisor

About GEA

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery, plants, and advanced process technology, as well as components and comprehensive services that enhance sustainability and efficiency in production processes worldwide.

Would you like to be part of our team?

Join our Liquid & Powder Technologies division in Mexico as a Site Supervisor and support us in delivering high-quality assembly and installation projects.

As a Site Supervisor , you will lead the commissioning of industrial plants for food & beverage projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and world-class safety standards are met. A key role for senior professionals seeking international exposure and high-level technical challenges.

What You'll Do

• Lead the coordination of mechanical assembly on large-scale projects (piping, skids, vessels) according to flow diagrams and process conditions.
• Serve as the main point of contact with the client during mechanical supervision and assembly phases.
• Manage mechanical contractors, controlling planned hours and construction progress.
• Plan and estimate daily assembly activities (equipment and labor).
• Support Project Engineering in developing the full-scale mechanical project plan.
• Own on-site documentation: progress reports, HSE reports, budget, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with GEA and client HSEQ standards.
• Provide mechanical support during installation and, where applicable, commissioning.

What We're Looking For

Experience:

• 5+ years in electromechanical assembly projects, site control, and reporting.
• 3+ years performing the role of site manager/supervisor.
• Proven experience in the food, beverage, dairy, or chemical industry (ideally across at least 2 of these areas).

Education:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial, or Design Engineering.
• Nice to have: training in project management.

Technical Knowledge:

• Proficiency with 2D and 3D design software.
• Hygienic design know-how.
• Weld quality procedures, ideally in stainless steel.
• Basic understanding of electrical risks.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, and Excel; AutoCAD is a plus.

Languages:

• Full working proficiency in Spanish, good working knowledge of English.

Availability:

• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time (on-site project work throughout the year).

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary field teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions on-site under pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail in technical documentation and drawings.
• Effective communication with clients and internal teams.

Why Join GEA?

Become part of a global leader in process engineering, working on challenging projects across all phases (planning, design, execution, commissioning, and closing), with real opportunities for professional growth in an international environment.