GBfoods Deutschland (Erasco, Heisse Tasse und Lacroix)
Job description
More than 3,600 colleagues at GBfoods are passionate about creating high-quality and delicious food products every day. With production sites across Europe, we are one of the leading companies in the convenience food, soup, and snack market. Our well-known local brands, Heisse Tasse, Lacroix and Erasco, have likely accompanied many consumers through enjoyable culinary moments. In Germany, we combine tradition with innovation and are proud to look back on more than 100 years of company history.
Join Our Operations Leadership Team in Lübeck as Maintenance Manager (m/f/d)
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
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.
