Maintenance Manager - Lübeck, Germany

Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands. 

Lead the Maintenance and Technical functions at the Lübeck production site, ensuring the reliability, availability and continuous improvement of production equipment and site infrastructure.

Manage maintenance resources, budget and technical projects while driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and control the site maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective and efficient operations.

• Plan and allocate resources and workforce requirements for mechanical, electrical, facility, infrastructure, and plant IT functions.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute repair activities as well as preventive maintenance programs for buildings and production equipment.

• Oversee technical procurement, spare parts management, and warehouse operations.

• Lead and implement technical projects, including equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations, in close cooperation with the European Engineering team.

• Ensure operational reliability of all production equipment and continuously improve asset availability using established Lean Manufacturing and TPM methodologies, including Process Kaizen Engineering.

• Ensure all technical installations comply with legal requirements, regulatory inspections, and relevant GBfoods standards.

• Coordinate external service providers and collaborate with authorities, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

• Lead, motivate, develop, and support employees within the maintenance and technical functions.

• Work closely with the local Continuous Improvement and Production teams to drive operational excellence.

• Collaborate closely with the GBfoods headquarters and central Engineering organization on strategic and operational initiatives.
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar.

• 7-10 years of professional experience in a maintenance, engineering, or technical leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical expertise combined with sound business acumen and analytical thinking.

• Excellent numerical and data analysis skills, with practical experience in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proven experience working with KPIs, statistical analysis, and project management methods.

• Strong leadership capabilities, including workforce planning, employee development, coaching, and motivation.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent German.

• Professional proficiency in English.