Engineering & Maintenance Manager (m/w/d)

Engineering & Maintenance Manager (m/w/d)

Location: Werk Weingarten | Reports to: Werksleitung. Local presence and language skills are important to fulfill core tasks.

Overview

Engineering & Maintenance Manager (m/w/d) at PPG. The role is located in the Weingarten plant and leads the maintenance and facility activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the technical maintenance of all production plants, utility and building technology in the paint factory
• Plan, coordinate and monitor maintenance, repair and modernization activities
• Ensure equipment availability while complying with safety, environmental and quality standards (e.g., ATEX, WHG, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949)
• Lead and develop the maintenance team and manage external service providers (six staff)
• Budget responsibility for the Maintenance & Facility area
• Contribute to investment projects, e.g., planning of new facilities or alterations
• Optimize maintenance processes by introducing TPM, Lean or digital maintenance concepts
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements (e.g., BetrSichV, DGUV, VDE, VDI guidelines)
• Own the implementation and further development of work safety standards in the Technik & Facility area
• Conduct and document risk assessments, safety briefings and regular safety inspections
• Collaborate closely with the safety officer, authorities and internal EHS functions

Qualifications

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process/utility engineering or equivalent qualification (e.g., technician/meister)
• Several years of maintenance experience in a production environment, ideally in chemical industry or paint manufacturing
• Solid knowledge of plant technology, building services, occupational safety and energy management
• Experience in leading teams and using maintenance software (e.g., Mainti4)
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations (e.g., explosion protection, chemical substance regulation, Machinery Directive)
• Initial experience with German environmental law (BImSchG), WHG and ATEX is a plus
• Structured, solution-oriented work approach with high level of personal responsibility
• Strong communication, assertiveness and hands-on mentality
• Business-level German and English, written and spoken

We offer

• Varied and responsible scope of work
• Motivated and collegial team
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Competitive compensation and a performance-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for further training and personal development

About Us

PPG protects and beautifies the world. For more information, visit www.ppg.com.