Technical Manager

ProPosition Management Search; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ProPosition Management Search is seeking a Technical Manager for a multinational industrial client in the Milan area. You will lead the Maintenance & Engineering organization of a 300-employee plant, driving reliability, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Reporting to Head of Production & Engineering, you will manage budgets, capital projects and external partners, champion HSE and compliance, and develop a high-performing team ready to meet challenging targets.

Competenze

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• Proven experience in maintenance, engineering or a similar technical leadership role within a manufacturing environment, combined with at least 5 years of people management experience
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required; experience in the packaging industry would be considered a strong advantage
• Solid knowledge of industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, root cause analysis, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience in managing maintenance projects, capital investments, budgets and external contractors, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency

Mansioni

• Lead the Maintenance & Engineering organization across a manufacturing site of approximately 300 employees, overseeing electrical, mechanical and control room activities and coordinating a multidisciplinary technical team of more than 20 professionals, ensuring high levels of plant availability, reliability and operational continuity
• Drive maintenance excellence and equipment reliability by developing effective preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, analyzing downtime and maintenance KPIs, identifying root causes and implementing improvement actions
• Lead the engineering function, managing investments, capital projects and technical development initiatives, supporting the plant's medium- and long-term strategy and contributing to infrastructure upgrades, process improvements and operational excellence programs
• Manage maintenance and engineering budgets, costs and external partners, ensuring cost efficiency, high service quality and effective technical solutions across outsourced activities and investment projects
• Partner closely with Production and other functions to address operational challenges, maximize plant performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement, best practices and technical development
• Build and develop a high-performing team while championing Health, Safety & Compliance, setting clear objectives, strengthening technical capabilities, supporting career development and ensuring compliance with regulations, company standards and fire protection requirements

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a multinational industrial company, is currently looking for a:

Technical Manager

The role reports to the Head of Production & Engineering and offers the opportunity to drive plant reliability, operational excellence and continuous improvement while leading a skilled technical organization in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the Maintenance & Engineering organization across a manufacturing site of approximately 300 employees, overseeing electrical, mechanical and control room activities and coordinating a multidisciplinary technical team of more than 20 professionals, ensuring high levels of plant availability, reliability and operational continuity
• Drive maintenance excellence and equipment reliability by developing effective preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, analyzing downtime and maintenance KPIs, identifying root causes and implementing improvement actions
• Lead the engineering function, managing investments, capital projects and technical development initiatives, supporting the plant's medium- and long-term strategy and contributing to infrastructure upgrades, process improvements and operational excellence programs
• Manage maintenance and engineering budgets, costs and external partners, ensuring cost efficiency, high service quality and effective technical solutions across outsourced activities and investment projects
• Partner closely with Production and other functions to address operational challenges, maximize plant performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement, best practices and technical development
• Build and develop a high-performing team while championing Health, Safety & Compliance, setting clear objectives, strengthening technical capabilities, supporting career development and ensuring compliance with regulations, company standards and fire protection requirements

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
• Proven experience in maintenance, engineering or a similar technical leadership role within a manufacturing environment, combined with at least 5 years of people management experience
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required; experience in the packaging industry would be considered a strong advantage
• Solid knowledge of industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, root cause analysis, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience in managing maintenance projects, capital investments, budgets and external contractors, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency

Salary Range: Euro 70.000 – 80.000

Location: Province of Milan

This company is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates that will not receive an answer within 30 days, should consider the present selection process closed.