Head of Maintenance (m/w/d) - REF75100Q

We are looking for a committed and experienced manager for our maintenance department who can master challenging situations with technical know-how and strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, monitor KPIs, and ensure the implementation of standard company tools and methodologies
• Implement corrective and preventive maintenance processes to ensure equipment reliability and prevent recurring breakdowns
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve the vision of zero breakdowns, identify system gaps, and coordinate pilot implementations of new technologies
• Prepare and manage yearly maintenance budgets, ensuring accurate forecasts and adherence to financial plans
• Optimize spare part stock levels by regularly reviewing MRP settings and tracking warehouse performance to ensure efficiency
• Ensure compliance with company and local safety regulations and enforce Plant Safety Rules for all maintenance activities
• Manage relationships with external maintenance suppliers and develop local suppliers in collaboration with the purchasing department

• Academic degree in a technical/engineering subject or a comparable qualification
• Several years of maintenance experience in the manufacturing industry, including both heavy and precision engineering
• Participation in machine improvement, refurbishment, upgrade, or installation projects
• First management experience in a technical organization
• Very good handling with MS Office software
• Very good German and English language skills (written and spoken)
• Regular international contacts through projects or suppliers
• Good communication and networking skills

Applications from severely disabled people are welcome.

We offer the following benefits:

• Salary based on Chemical Industry Tarif / Potential to an out of Tarif salary contract
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Three extra days per year for individual use (called: future value)
• Attractive career development opportunities
• We offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical options
• Cross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countries
• Company Pension plan
• Attractive employee benefits with discounts
• Diverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance (e.g. company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)
• Discounted access to the Egym Well-Pass for accessing sport facilities across Germany  
• A highly diverse environment across our location
• A new canteen on site with a variety of lunch options

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.