Senior Maintenance Manager (all genders)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your Role

As our Senior Maintenance Manager (all genders), you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of our highly automated production facilities at our Barleben site near Magdeburg. Together with your Engineering team, you will ensure that our technical equipment remains safe, reliable, and available at all times.

Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering, you will develop future-oriented maintenance strategies, optimize technical processes, and create the conditions for smooth and efficient production. Through your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for Operational Excellence, you will make a significant contribution to the success of our production site.

What You'll Do

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Maintenance Supervisors, Automation Engineers, and Technicians while fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Take ownership of the technical availability and reliability of our production equipment by continuously developing and optimizing our maintenance strategy to sustainably minimize downtime.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including equipment availability, maintenance costs, and technical efficiency, and translate insights into impactful improvement initiatives.

• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure reliable, efficient, and cost-effective plant operations.

• Collaborate closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement to develop technical solutions that continuously improve production performance.

• Lead the implementation and commissioning of new production equipment and automation solutions while ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage external service providers and suppliers, building long-term, trusted partnerships that support operational excellence.

• Drive the professional and personal development of your team while fostering a high-performance, motivating work environment.

• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and internal standards related to occupational health and safety, food safety, quality, and compliance.

• Analyze technical failures, implement sustainable root-cause solutions, and lead cross-functional improvement and capital investment projects.

• Actively contribute to cross-site projects and strategic initiatives, helping shape the future development of our production network.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical discipline.

• Several years of experience in maintenance or technical management within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the food, beverage, or FMCG industry.

• Proven leadership experience with a passion for developing, coaching, and motivating high-performing teams.

• Strong expertise in maintenance management as well as the maintenance and optimization of automated production systems.

• Experience with KPI management, project management, and the successful implementation of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset combined with a hands-on approach.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Google Workspace and Dematic automation systems is considered an advantage.

• Solid knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety, food safety, quality, and compliance standards and regulations.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic production environment.

• Passion for Operational Excellence, technical innovation, and the continuous development of people and processes.

• Fluency in German and good written and spoken English skills.

What We Offer

• A modern workplace at an innovative and growing production site in Barleben near Magdeburg.

• A motivated team with short decision-making paths and plenty of room to make an impact.

• Attractive discounts on HelloFresh meal kits.

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities through internal training and personalized development programs.

• A structured onboarding program to ensure a successful start.

• A competitive compensation package.

• 30 days of annual leave.

• Subsidized Germany Ticket (Deutschlandticket).

• Company pension scheme.

• Discounted fitness memberships.

• High-quality personal protective equipment.

• Regular team events and many additional employee benefits.

Hungry for More?

Then we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application without a photo and without providing information about your nationality, gender, or other personal characteristics. You are, of course, welcome to voluntarily include language certificates as well as proof of your residence and work permit.

We look forward to getting to know you!

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