Head of Maintenance

Head of Maintenance position at a multinational Consumer Goods group. The Head of Maintenance will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency, safety and business continuity of a large manufacturing facility. The role reports to the Industrial General Manager and will manage a team of 400+ FTEs with 10 direct reports. The role involves supervising maintenance operations across production departments and participating in the study and implementation of major investments and development aimed at continuous improvements in preventive and predictive activities, as well as the implementation of Lean Manufacturing strategies to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervision and coordination of all preventive and predictive maintenance activities across the facility
• Management of a team consisting of 400+ resources
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production processes
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Manage and monitor OPEX, CAPEX and Headcount maintenance budgets
• Collaborate with other departments (Production, Quality, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Environment) to ensure business continuity
• Analyze maintenance and production data to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and implement training and succession plans for maintenance personnel
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and contractors
• Interface with official bodies and authorities (INAIL, ASL)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar role in large manufacturing plants or cross-factory positions
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems
• Experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance principles
• Experience in managing continuous improvement projects
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and use maintenance and production reliability data
• Expertise in energy management
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment and handle emergencies
• Experience in human resource management, including personnel selection, training, and evaluation
• Skills in change management and transformational leadership
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently
• Fluent in Italian and English

Location: Piedmont

This company is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates who do not receive an answer within 30 days should consider the present selection process closed.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Management

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing