Leader Maintenance Body-in-White

Michael Page; Kraków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Influence on maintenance strategy

International working environment

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary and bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a global automotive manufacturer in Kraków to recruit a Lead Maintenance Manager for a highly automated Body-in-White facility. You will lead the BIW maintenance team and ensure high availability of robotics and production systems.

You will drive technology deployment, support investments and ramp-up activities, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to optimize downtime and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance/engineering experience in automotive.
• Experience leading technical or maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of robotic welding and automation.
• Proven ability to analyze KPIs and drive improvements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Body-in-White Maintenance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high availability and performance of production equipment and robotic welding cells.
• Coordinate new technologies, equipment, and production solutions deployment.
• Support investments, commissioning, and ramp-up activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reliability.
• Manage maintenance activities respecting quality, cost, timing, safety, and targets.
• Support change management and ensure successful implementation of new solutions.
• Prepare reports and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

KPI reporting

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Tools

Robotic welding systems

Automation systems

Maintenance planning software

Job description

• Lead maintenance in a highly automated Body-in-White environment.
• Drive robotic welding reliability and develop high-performing teams.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer operating in the automotive industry and currently executing one of the most significant industrial investments in the region. The new production facility will combine advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and international engineering expertise to deliver world-class production standards.

Job Description

• Lead and develop the Body-in-White Maintenance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of production equipment, automation systems, and robotic welding cells.
• Coordinate the implementation of new technologies, equipment, and production solutions.
• Support investment projects, equipment commissioning, technical acceptance, and production ramp-up activities.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance activities in line with quality, cost, timing, safety, and operational targets.
• Support change management initiatives and ensure the successful implementation of new solutions.
• Prepare reports, analyze results, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or a technical environment within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in a Body-in-White manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of robotic welding processes and automated production systems.
• Previous experience leading technical, maintenance, or operational teams.
• Solid understanding of body manufacturing processes and welding technologies.
• Experience working with KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop employees and build high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

What\'s on Offer

• Real influence on maintenance strategy, standards, and team development.
• A dynamic and international working environment.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automated production systems.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
• Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package.