Maintenance & Facility Manager

Chaberton Professionals , a division of Chaberton Partners specialized in the recruitment of Middle and Top Management profiles, is currently supporting a key player in the industrial food manufacturing sector , focused on high-volume production for the foodservice and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) channels. On their behalf, we are currently looking for a Maintenance and Facility Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all maintenance and facilities activities to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of production assets and infrastructure;
• Oversee both reactive and preventive maintenance for process equipment, packaging systems, utilities (including steam and ammonia-based refrigeration systems), and facility infrastructure;
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and capital improvement plans for equipment and building systems;
• Supervise and develop maintenance teams, managing scheduling, training, performance, and workload distribution;
• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all maintenance and facilities operations;
• Monitor equipment performance and facility conditions, analyzing downtime and implementing continuous improvement actions;
• Oversee service contracts and manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and consultants for technical services and facilities support;
• Manage the maintenance and facilities budget, spare parts inventory, and procurement planning;
• Coordinate with other departments (Production, Quality, HSE, Engineering) to ensure alignment of technical and operational priorities;
• Participate in and support site-wide safety initiatives and audits, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence;
• Prepare and maintain documentation, KPIs, and regular reports to senior management.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field);
• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance and/or facilities management within a structured manufacturing environment – food or process industry experience preferred;
• Strong knowledge of utilities systems, facility operations, and building maintenance;
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional collaboration;
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills;
• Proficiency in maintenance planning tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Project, etc.);
• Fluent in English (written and spoken);
• Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations;
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented approach.