(Sr.) Technical Specialist- Surface Finishing & Electroplating

Reed Recruitment Germany; Baden-Württemberg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Urban Sports membership

Vacation pay and Christmas bonus

Tariff-based special payments

Job summary

Reed Recruitment Germany is partnering with an international manufacturing leader to appoint a Maintenance Supervisor. You will head a skilled maintenance team, ensure reliable production, and drive efficiency across metal‑forming, welding, coating and painting operations.

You will develop your team, manage maintenance budgets, and coordinate schedules while maintaining strong health, safety and quality standards on site in Germany.

Qualifications

• Completed technical apprenticeship or engineering qualification is required.
• Several years of maintenance experience in manufacturing/production.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a hands-on approach.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, reporting and documentation.
• Fluent in English and German written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Ensure high equipment availability through preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Plan, coordinate, and document maintenance schedules and repair work.
• Manage maintenance-related purchasing, supplier quotations and cost control.
• Perform and oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintenance projects across the site.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Planning to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Support maintenance of metal‑forming, welding, coating, and painting equipment.
• Promote safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Communication (EN/DE)

Safety compliance

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys combining hands‑on technical work with team leadership? We are partnering with a well‑established international manufacturing business that is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead its maintenance team and ensure the reliability and efficiency of production operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians
• Ensure high equipment availability through preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Plan, coordinate, and document maintenance schedules and repair work
• Manage maintenance-related purchasing activities, supplier quotations, and cost control
• Perform and oversee both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks
• Drive continuous improvement and maintenance projects across the site
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Planning teams to minimize downtime and improve performance
• Support the maintenance of a diverse manufacturing environment including metal‑forming, welding, coating, and painting equipment
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence

What We’re Looking For

• Completed technical apprenticeship, engineering qualification, or equivalent technical background
• Several years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a hands‑on approach
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, reporting, and documentation
• Good English & German communication skills, both written and spoken
• A proactive mindset and commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

What’s on Offer

• Join a stable and growing international manufacturing organization
• Competitive remuneration package covered by the Metal NRW collective agreement
• Vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and additional tariff‑based special payments
• 30 days annual leave
• Urban Sports membership
• Attractive employer-funded savings benefits | Corporate Benefits program
• Opportunities to contribute to improvement projects and shape the maintenance function