Maintenance Supervisor (m/f/d)

picnic.app; Potsdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (private use)

Lease-a-Bike program

30 days vacation per year

Free breakfasts and lunches daily

Laptop and phone provided

Exclusive Corporate Benefits discounts

Job summary

Picnic is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (m/f/d) for our new Fulfilment Center in the Berlin/Brandenburg area (Falkensee). You will lead Maintenance Technicians, own the shift, and coordinate maintenance to keep systems up and running, ensuring about 10,000 orders reach customers daily.

Your hands-on leadership, Lean/CI experience and structured approach will drive safety and continuous improvement across the operation, collaborating with Operations and external partners.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification with further training as Technician or Master, or a Bachelor/Master in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a technical or maintenance environment, ideally automated/logistics/production.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience (Team Lead, Lead Technician, Supervisor)
• Hands-on mindset with understanding of both technical and operational maintenance.
• Experience with Lean, 5S and Continuous Improvement on the shop floor.
• Structured work approach, ownership, and calmness during critical breakdowns.
• Fluency in English; German is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance Technicians during your shift.
• Own the shift by setting priorities and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Manage critical breakdowns and minimize downtime with Operations.
• Drive safety and maintain a clean, structured work environment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with Lean, 5S and CI.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance Engineers and external partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hands-on mindset

Lean, 5S & CI

Fluent English

German language a plus

Structured, calm under pressure

Education

Technical qualification with technician/master or technical degree

Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering background

Job description

As a Maintenance Supervisor (m/f/d), you will work in our new Fulfilment Center in the Berlin/Brandenburg area (Falkensee), working with highly automated intralogistics systems from leading brands such as Apollo, Qimarox and Regal Rexnord. You will take operational responsibility for maintenance during your shift and lead our team of Maintenance Technicians.

You set priorities, ensure safe and structured ways of working and act as the key link between Maintenance and Operations. When critical breakdowns occur, you take the lead and work with your team to get our systems back up and running quickly.

Your leadership skills, technical understanding and hands‑on mindset will help us keep our operation running smoothly and ensure that around 10,000 orders reach our customers on time every day.

What you’ll do

• Lead & develop your team: You lead the Maintenance Technicians during your shift, coach them on the job and support their development.
• Own the shift: You set priorities, coordinate maintenance activities and ensure high-quality work and equipment availability.
• Manage critical breakdowns: You coordinate your team during technical issues and work closely with Operations to minimize downtime.
• Drive safety & structure: You ensure that safety standards are followed and that maintenance work is carried out in a clean and structured environment.
• Drive continuous improvement: You identify improvement opportunities and implement Lean, 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives together with your team.
• Collaborate across teams: You work closely with Operations, Maintenance Engineers and external maintenance partners.

What you bring

• You have a completed technical qualification with further training as a Technician or Master, or a completed technical degree (Bachelor/Master), for example in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• You have 10+ years of experience in a technical or maintenance environment, ideally within an automated, logistics or production environment
• You have at least 3 years of leadership experience, for example as a Team Lead, Lead Technician, Supervisor or in a comparable role
• You have a hands‑on mindset and understand both the technical and operational side of maintenance
• You have experience with Lean, 5S and Continuous Improvement and enjoy applying these principles on the shop floor
• You work in a structured way, take ownership and stay calm and focused during critical breakdowns
• You are fluent in both English (German is strong plus)

What you can look forward to

• Smart Commute: Choose the way you move. You will get a company car (with private use) and can make use of our “Lease-a-Bike” program.
• Time to recharge: With 30 days of vacation per year (based on a 40-hour workweek in a shift system), you can strike the perfect balance between work and leisure.
• Fuel for Winners: Enjoy fresh, free breakfasts and lunches every day in our Fulfilment Center, along with all the snacks and fruit you need to stay fueled.
• Kickstart your career: Join our international team in an environment that fosters real growth and an “Act like an Owner” mentality. Here, you’ll have the chance to drive projects independently, test new ideas, and level up through specialized trainings to see firsthand how your work makes an impact.
• Sustainability at Core: Be part of the revolution. You’ll contribute to a greener future through our 100% electric fleet and a business model designed to drastically reduce food waste.
• The Essentials: We provide the tools for success, including a laptop and phone, and access to exclusive Corporate Benefits discounts for travel, tech and more.
• Unforgettable Moments: From our legendary annual ski trip, our massive Christmas parties, to parties featuring our very own Picnic band, we make sure our milestones are celebrated in style.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service but in a modern, sustainable way. The people in Supply Chain make it all work - from designing strategies and implementing improvements to ensuring smooth and safe daily operations. 18000 colleagues, hundreds of thousands of daily orders, and millions of loyal Picnic fans, ready to join the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. 1. CV screening
2. 2. Phone screening
3. 3. Interviews
4. 4. Assessment day
5. 5. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.

At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!