Maintenance & Engineering Manager

ALPLA INC.; İzmit; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA INC. in Gebze (Kocaeli, Turkey) seeks a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead Mechanical, Electrical, Mould Shop and Utilities teams.

You will ensure preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate activities with production, and drive improvements in equipment availability and reliability. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in team leadership, and 10+ years in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of team leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in ALPLA or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and machine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Mould Shop, and Utilities & Infrastructure teams.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize machine/facility availability.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities in line with production requirements to minimize downtime.
• Manage maintenance records, spare parts, tools, equipment, and procedures.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, costs, energy use, and spare part usage; prepare reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem solving

English proficiency

Planning & organization

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Gebze / Kocaeli / Turkey /Maintenance/Full time

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Mould Shop, and Utilities & Infrastructure teams.
• Ensure the effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize machine and facility availability.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities in line with production requirements and minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper management of maintenance records, spare parts, tools, equipment, and maintenance procedures.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, costs, energy consumption, and spare part usage; prepare regular reports and presentations.
• Manage maintenance contractors, suppliers, service providers, and maintenance-related purchasing activities.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget and maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, 5S, and health & safety requirements.
• Support Production and Quality teams in resolving technical issues and customer-related quality concerns.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate the maintenance team, including training and performance management.
• Represent the Maintenance Department in cross-functional meetings and ensure effective communication with other departments.
• Take an active role in troubleshooting and resolving critical equipment breakdowns.

What makes you great

• University degree in Electrical Engineering field.
• At least 5 years of team leadership / supervisory experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in maintenance within ALPLA or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and machine control systems.
• Hands-on experience in managing a busy maintenance or engineering function.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership, organization, and planning skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts and build a strong team culture.

What you can expect working with us

• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training as well as professional guidance and support
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility in an international working environment
• Dynamic working style in a fast growing region and a dynamic team
• Your development is our concern: we offer you global career perspectives