Maintenance Manager Lübeck

Actual group; Lübeck; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Flexible hours

On-site parking

Health benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Employee discounts

Networking events

Development opportunities

Job summary

GBfoods seeks a senior maintenance and engineering leader to manage site maintenance budgets and plan resources for mechanical, electrical, facility, and plant IT functions at our German production site. You will lead repairs and preventive maintenance, oversee procurement and spare parts, and drive continuous improvement with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S.

Fluent German and English proficiency required; 38-hour week, flexible hours, and extensive development opportunities in an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or comparable technical discipline.
• 7–10 years in maintenance, engineering or technical leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, analytics and budget/forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the site maintenance budget and allocate resources for mechanical, electrical, facility, infrastructure, and plant IT functions.
• Plan, coordinate and execute repairs and preventive maintenance for buildings and production equipment.
• Oversee technical procurement, spare parts management and warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

KPIs & Analytics

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Budget Planning

People Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Process Engineering

Job description

Our client, GBfoods, is a large international FMCG company in the food sector, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. It operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, with a portfolio of more than 30 local brands, including Erasco, Heisse Tasse and Lacroix in Germany.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control the site maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective and efficient operations.
• Plan and allocate resources and workforce requirements for mechanical, electrical, facility, infrastructure, and plant IT functions.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute repair activities as well as preventive maintenance programs for buildings and production equipment.
• Oversee technical procurement, spare parts management, and warehouse operations.
• Lead and implement technical projects, including equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations, in close cooperation with the European Engineering team.
• Ensure operational reliability of all production equipment and continuously improve asset availability using established Lean Manufacturing and TPM methodologies, including Process Kaizen Engineering.
• Ensure all technical installations comply with legal requirements, regulatory inspections, and relevant GBfoods standards.
• Coordinate external service providers and collaborate with authorities, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Lead, motivate, develop, and support employees within the maintenance and technical functions.
• Work closely with the local Continuous Improvement and Production teams to drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with the GBfoods headquarters and central Engineering organization on strategic and operational initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in a maintenance, engineering, or technical leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise combined with sound business acumen and analytical thinking.
• Excellent numerical and data analysis skills, with practical experience in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience working with KPIs, statistical analysis, and project management methods.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including workforce planning, employee development, coaching, and motivation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent German.
• Professional proficiency in English.

What We Offer

• A challenging leadership position within an internationally operating food company with strong local brands.
• 30 days of annual leave, plus Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year's Eve (31 December) without deduction from vacation entitlement.
• Flexible working hours and a 38-hour work week.
• Attractive employee discounts through our Corporate Benefits program.
• Regular conferences, networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing events.
• Excellent transport connections and free parking directly on-site.
• Company-supported health benefits and employer contributions to retirement savings plans
• confidential assistance programm for employees, leaders, and their families to resolve personal, professional, and health-related challenges
• A diverse and attractive food offering in our company restaurant.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development within an international organization.