Senior Maintenance Manager (all genders)
Hellofresh•3h ago
Barleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany; Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, GermanyOnsiteFull-timeSenior Level5+ yrs exp
- 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
- available at all times.
- Working closely with Production, Supply Chain
- Engineering, you will develop future-oriented maintenance strategies, optimize technical processes
- create the conditions for smooth and efficient production. Through your leadership, technical expertise
- 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
- 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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- #barnmaintenance
Required skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomation EngineeringMechatronicsKPI managementProject managementOperational ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceDematic automation systems