Maintenance Manager Lübeck

Our client, GBfoods, is a large international FMCG company in the food sector, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. It operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, with a portfolio of more than 30 local brands, including Erasco, Heisse Tasse and Lacroix in Germany.

Your 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.

Requirements

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

What We Offer

• A challenging leadership position within an internationally operating food company with strong local brands.
• 30 days of annual leave, plus Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year's Eve (31 December) without deduction from vacation entitlement.
• Flexible working hours and a 38-hour work week.
• Attractive employee discounts through our Corporate Benefits program.
• Regular conferences, networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing events.
• Excellent transport connections and free parking directly on-site.
• Company-supported health benefits and employer contributions to retirement savings plans
• confidential assistance programm for employees, leaders, and their families to resolve personal, professional, and health-related challenges
• A diverse and attractive food offering in our company restaurant.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development within an international organization.

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