Maintenance Manager

Valmet; Toscana; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet seeks a Maintenance Manager in Lucca, Italy, to oversee the implementation of our mill maintenance operations agreement and report to the General Maintenance Manager.

You will lead safe, cost-controlled maintenance and outages, develop long‑term plans, support troubleshooting, and coach your team. The ideal candidate has a related degree, 5+ years in pulp/paper maintenance, and strong English; Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance operations in pulp, paper or tissue industries.
• Knowledge of mechanical and automation systems.
• Experience in change management.
• Strong problem-solving and coaching abilities.
• Finance, networking and communication skills.
• Proficient planning and scheduling basics.
• Fluent in English; Italian knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the GMM in establishing safe operations for maintenance and site activities.
• Assist in developing long-term maintenance plans with budgets and cost controls.
• Create action plans with the customer’s manager and implement actions.
• Manage daily and shutdown maintenance work and guide the team.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Assist planners with scheduling and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Support outages with cost control and work order closure.
• Handle personnel issues.
• Develop team skills and efficiency through coaching and training.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Mechanical & automation systems

Change management experience

Problem-solving

Team coaching & training

Finance, networking & communication

Planning & scheduling

English fluency

Italian knowledge (nice-to-have)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Job description

## Maintenance ManagerApply: Lucca: Full time: Posted Today: R60959# Do you have the energy and drive to ensure the successful implementation of our maintenance operations? We are looking for an experienced **Maintenance Manager** to oversee the implementation of our mill maintenance operations agreement in the beautiful city of Lucca, Italy. The agreement’s objective is to ensure successful maintenance operation in the customer paper mill.This is a unique opportunity to not only contribute to the success of a facility but also to shape the future of the maintenance across the entire mill. Be part of a forward-thinking initiative that values innovation and development in the heart of operations.**Main Responsibilities:**As a **Maintenance Manager**, you will be a key member of Valmet’s Maintenance Team in Lucca and report to the General Maintenance Manager (GMM).**Your main responsibilities include:*** Support the GMM in establishing safe operations for maintenance and site activities, following country, Valmet, and customer HSE policies.* Assist the GMM in developing a long-term maintenance plan, including budget preparation and cost control.* In cooperation with the customer’s manager and related teams, create an action plan and implement required actions to meet or improve targets.* Supporting in management of daily and shutdown maintenance work, providing needed instructions and guidance to the team in their day-to-day activities and during critical or emergency situations.* Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.* Assist planners with scheduling, planning, and making modifications to preventive maintenance tasks.* Support the team during outages, ensuring cost control and work order closure.* Handle personnel issues* Develop team skills and efficiency through coaching and training.**Expectations: To be successful in this position we expect you to have:*** A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field* 5+ years of experience in relevant maintenance operations in the pulp, paper, or tissue industries* Knowledge of both mechanical and automation systems.* Experience in change management is valued* Problem-solving techniques.* Training and development of teams.* Needed finance, networking, and communication skills.* Office systems and IT skills.* Fundamentals of planning and scheduling.* Fluent in English; Knowledge of Italian would be considered a plus.**What we offer**Join a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, where you'll find an interesting role that advances both Valmet's and our customers' businesses. Enjoy a global business environment with numerous opportunities for personal growth and development, full support from experienced Valmet professionals, and an attractive compensation package.**Additional information*** **Salary Range:** €52,000-€70,000 gross annual salary (RAL), with classification between B2 and B3 level, depending on experience and qualifications.* **Employment Contract:** Permanent employment under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector (CNEL C011)* We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and individuals belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99.**Application deadline:** October 31, 2026