Description
MAINTENANCE MANAGER – Manufacturing Plant
For a prestigious multinational group operating in the automotive and industrial sector, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance organization of a manufacturing plant located in the Province of Verona (Italy).
The role will be responsible for managing all plant maintenance activities, coordinating a team of approximately 30 technicians and supervisors, and driving the evolution from a reactive maintenance approach to a structured preventive and predictive maintenance model.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the plant maintenance team (mechanical and electrical).
• Analyze plant performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Prioritize maintenance interventions according to production needs.
• Manage spare parts warehouse and maintenance resources.
• Define maintenance KPIs and monitor plant performance (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / TPM / WCM methodologies.
• Support CAPEX projects related to plant reliability and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Plant Management, Production and Central Functions.
Requirements
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical background.
• Proven experience in maintenance management within industrial manufacturing plants.
• Experience managing maintenance teams in structured environments.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing / TPM / WCM approaches.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate in complex industrial environments and drive change.
Location
Verona
Candidates from other regions are welcome.
