Job Description
The role of Head of Production Maintenance is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of production lines and equipment. As a key member of the S&C Manufacturing Leadership Team, you will drive maintenance excellence and production uptime within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Your Responsibilities
* Leadership & Development: Lead and develop a production maintenance organization of approximately 15-20 people and two Stream leads across shifts.
* Strategy & Collaboration: Translate the S&C Operations Strategy into clear departmental objectives. Ensure effective collaboration with MSAT, local site management, facility management, and external providers.
* Maintenance & Operations: Oversee the preventative maintenance program for production lines, equipment, and utilities. Take accountability for minimizing planned and unplanned downtime and maximizing machine uptime.
* Cost & Efficiency: Manage the cost center responsibly. Identify and implement savings opportunities and optimize operational costs by driving continuous improvement processes.
* Resources & Material: Plan resources effectively to ensure maintenance capacity aligns with production needs. Support manufacturing projects with technical expertise and manage recruitment. Oversee spare part management and Material End-of-Life processes. Define and manage training requirements for the department.
* Quality, SHE & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities support operations running in compliance with internal and external regulations. Act as a SHE role model.
About You
* You have proven experience in leading and developing production maintenance teams, ideally including Technik and Automation specialists, within a manufacturing setting.
* You have a hands-on approach with a strong commitment to being present and engaged on the shop floor.
* You possess strong technical understanding of production equipment maintenance, automation concepts, preventative maintenance strategies, and troubleshooting.
* You have a track record of successfully driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, uptime, and yield.
* You have solid knowledge of quality standards (e.g., RFT, SPC), SHE regulations, and compliance requirements within a regulated production environment.
* You have excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
* You have a strategic mindset with the ability to translate operational strategy into actionable team objectives.
Requirements
* Fluency in German is required; English language skills are a significant advantage.