Technical Leader

Technical Leader (m/w/d)Department: Technology / MaintenanceWork location: Wellpack washing depot Lehrte – food plantDirect supervisor: Plant Manager / Operations ManagerSubordinates: Maintenance technicians, mechanics, electriciansJob objectiveThe aim is to ensure fault-free operation of the systems and technical equipment at the Lehrte site. The job holder is responsible for this. In addition, the following areas are the responsibility of the job holder:Responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and carrying out preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment for cleaning and handling IFCO crates in accordance with food industry requirements.Responsible for occupational safety, hygiene and quality standards (ISO 9001, HACCP).Use of the Synergit maintenance management system to plan, document and track all maintenance and repair work.Minimizing system downtimes.Ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel.Main tasks and responsibilities1) Planning and control of maintenanceCreating and updating the preventive maintenance plan for all systems in the Synergit system.Coordination of immediate measures in the event of malfunctions to minimize downtimes.Complete documentation of all maintenance and repair measures in Synergit.Spare part management with Synergit system in coordination with the spare parts supervisor.2) Compliance with standards and regulations / management of media, auxiliary and operating materialsEnsuring compliance with ISO 9001, HACCP and internal maintenance processes.Monitoring the consumption of electricity, gas, water and disinfectants used3) Team managementAssigning tasks to technicians, monitoring work results.Performance evaluation, organization of training courses and further development of the team through internal and external training measures.4) Safety and hygieneEnsuring that maintenance work is carried out in accordance with occupational safety regulations and food industry hygiene standards.Monitoring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).5) Cooperation and communicationCoordination with production, quality control and warehouse when planning shut downs.Communication with suppliers of spare parts and external service providers.Required skillsSpecialist knowledge: Mechanical, electrical, industrial automation; knowledge of hygiene standards in the food industry.Skills: Maintenance planning, working with technical documentation, team leadership, problem solving.Education: master craftsman, technician, studies (e.g.

mechanic, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer or similar) or equivalent qualification.Professional experience: At least 3 years of experience in the maintenance of production facilities, ideally in the food industry.Further requirements:Good PC skills (MS Office, Synergit)Ability to read technical drawingsAbility to communicate in English and GermanWillingness to work weekends, in shifts and on callPowersApproving and ordering spare parts up to the specified budget amount.Deciding on priorities for repairs and shutdowns.Proposals for investments to modernize systems.