Engineering & Maintenance Manager (m/w/d)
Location: Werk Weingarten | Reports to: Werksleitung. Local presence and language skills are important to fulfill core tasks.
Overview
Engineering & Maintenance Manager (m/w/d) at PPG. The role is located in the Weingarten plant and leads the maintenance and facility activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the technical maintenance of all production plants, utility and building technology in the paint factory
- Plan, coordinate and monitor maintenance, repair and modernization activities
- Ensure equipment availability while complying with safety, environmental and quality standards (e.g., ATEX, WHG, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949)
- Lead and develop the maintenance team and manage external service providers (six staff)
- Budget responsibility for the Maintenance & Facility area
- Contribute to investment projects, e.g., planning of new facilities or alterations
- Optimize maintenance processes by introducing TPM, Lean or digital maintenance concepts
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements (e.g., BetrSichV, DGUV, VDE, VDI guidelines)
- Own the implementation and further development of work safety standards in the Technik & Facility area
- Conduct and document risk assessments, safety briefings and regular safety inspections
- Collaborate closely with the safety officer, authorities and internal EHS functions
Qualifications
- Completed studies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process/utility engineering or equivalent qualification (e.g., technician/meister)
- Several years of maintenance experience in a production environment, ideally in chemical industry or paint manufacturing
- Solid knowledge of plant technology, building services, occupational safety and energy management
- Experience in leading teams and using maintenance software (e.g., Mainti4)
- Knowledge of relevant safety regulations (e.g., explosion protection, chemical substance regulation, Machinery Directive)
- Initial experience with German environmental law (BImSchG), WHG and ATEX is a plus
- Structured, solution-oriented work approach with high level of personal responsibility
- Strong communication, assertiveness and hands-on mentality
- Business-level German and English, written and spoken
We offer
- Varied and responsible scope of work
- Motivated and collegial team
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Competitive compensation and a performance-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for further training and personal development
About Us
PPG protects and beautifies the world. For more information, visit www.ppg.com.