Senior Maintenance & Engineering Leader - Maximize Uptime

ALPLA Group; Gebze; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Gebze, Turkey is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead Chemical/Mechanical and Electrical maintenance teams, ensuring maximal equipment availability and compliant operations. You will plan, coordinate, and manage maintenance activities in line with production needs and budgets, while guiding a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will bring a university degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in maintenance, and 5+ years in leadership,

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering field.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in ALPLA or a similar manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of team leadership / supervisory experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Mould Shop, and Utilities & Infrastructure teams.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities maximize machine and facility availability.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance aligned with production needs to minimize downtime.
• Manage maintenance records, spare parts, tools, equipment, and procedures.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, costs, energy use, and spare part usage; report regularly.
• Oversee maintenance contractors, suppliers, service providers, and related purchasing.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, 5S, and health & safety policies.
• Support Production and Quality teams in resolving technical and customer-related issues.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Planning & organising

Communication

Collaboration

Conflict management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

ALPLA Group in Gebze, Turkey is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead Chemical/Mechanical and Electrical maintenance teams, ensuring maximal equipment availability and compliant operations. You will plan, coordinate, and manage maintenance activities in line with production needs and budgets, while guiding a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will bring a university degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in maintenance, and 5+ years in leadership,