Lucca Paper Mill Maintenance Lead

IT165 Valmet SpA; Mugnano; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet SpA in Lucca, Italy is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the implementation of our mill maintenance operations agreement at a leading paper mill. You will collaborate with the GMM and customer teams to drive safe, efficient maintenance and long-term planning.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance within pulp/paper industries, strong knowledge of mechanical and automation systems, and fluency in English (Italian a plus). Permanent contract with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance operations in the pulp, paper, or tissue industries.
• Knowledge of mechanical and automation systems.
• Experience in change management is valued.
• Problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Strong budgeting, networking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in standard office IT systems and scheduling tools.
• Fundamentals of planning and scheduling.
• Fluent English; Italian knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the GMM in establishing safe operations for maintenance and site activities.
• Assist the GMM in developing a long-term maintenance plan, including budget preparation and cost control.
• Collaborate with the customer’s manager to create and implement action plans to meet targets.
• Support daily and shutdown maintenance work, guiding the team in day-to-day activities and emergencies.
• Assist troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Assist planners with scheduling and modifications to preventive maintenance tasks.
• Support the team during outages, ensuring cost control and work order closure.
• Handle personnel issues and develop team skills through coaching and training.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team coaching

Planning & scheduling

Finance & networking

IT skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Valmet SpA in Lucca, Italy is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the implementation of our mill maintenance operations agreement at a leading paper mill. You will collaborate with the GMM and customer teams to drive safe, efficient maintenance and long-term planning.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance within pulp/paper industries, strong knowledge of mechanical and automation systems, and fluency in English (Italian a plus). Permanent contract with competitive salary.