Maintenance Team Leader

RHI Magnesita; Odunpazarı; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

RHI Magnesita in Turkey seeks a senior Maintenance Manager to lead a diverse team of maintenance professionals, set performance objectives, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will direct installation, maintenance, and asset reliability for large-scale plant equipment, oversee preventive and predictive programs, and report on operational metrics and capital improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive maintenance experience in continuous manufacturing.
• 3+ years in managerial or team leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Direct installation, maintenance, repair, and dismantling of large-scale, complex equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and unscheduled maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead rapid troubleshooting and fault analyses to minimize production downtime.
• Evaluate plant infrastructure and recommend capital improvements to enhance availability and yield.
• Prepare detailed technical reports on modifications, procedures, and metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Cross-functional comms

English proficiency

Problem solving

Safety culture

Maintenance planning

Lean manufacturing

Audits

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

Job description

• Supervise, mentor, and set performance objectives for a diverse team of maintenance professionals, including skilled trades, apprentices, and operational technicians.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability across the maintenance department.
• Ensure all direct reports, internal customers, and stakeholders clearly understand and strictly adhere to corporate policies, safety practices, and operational procedures.

Maintenance Operations & Asset Reliability

• Direct the installation, maintenance, repair, and dismantling of large-scale, complex industrial equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Oversee comprehensive preventive, predictive, and unscheduled maintenance programs for all mechanical and electrical systems, as well as mobile plant equipment.
• Lead rapid troubleshooting and advanced equipment failure analyses to diagnose complex mechanical or electrical faults and minimize production downtime.
• Evaluate existing plant infrastructure and recommend strategic capital improvements to enhance equipment availability, operational capability, and overall production yield.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting equipment modifications, maintenance procedures, and operational metrics.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a strictly related technical field.
• Core Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive maintenance experience within a continuous manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of proven experience in managerial or team leadership capacity, driving performance and strategic KPIs.
• Technical Expertise: Strong applied knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and/or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
• Methodologies: Demonstrated expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Standards & Compliance: Working knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (OH&S). Familiarity with ISO 50001 (Energy Management) and the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives.
• Audit Support: Experience facilitating and supporting internal/external audits, compliance programs, and corporate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communication: Excellent leadership, team development, and cross-functional communication abilities. Good command of written and spoken English.
• Environment: High adaptability and resilience to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Background: Direct experience in refractory, mining, minerals processing, cement, ceramics, or similar heavy continuous-process industries.
• Specialized Equipment: Deep technical knowledge of rotary kilns, rotating equipment, heavy conveyors, crushers, hydraulic systems, and industrial utilities.
• Project Management: Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale maintenance shutdowns, plant turnarounds, and complex capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.

About RHI Magnesita

We are the acknowledged technology leader in the refractory industry. Our company is defined by people. We are committed to diversity and know that multiple approaches, perspectives and backgrounds fuel creativity and innovation. It is our aspiration to build a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, engages, and can enjoy a truly inclusive environment and the diverse voices of our employees are heard. We foster a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages open-mindedness, reliability, pragmatism, and innovation.