As Maintenance Team Lead at Mars you will be responsible for leading a team of 1520 associates in preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal factory performance. You will drive strategic initiatives manage small investment projects and contribute to long-term asset planning. This role combines people leadership functional expertise and strategic thinking to continuously improve safety quality and efficiency across the technical organization.
What are we looking for
Proven experience in leading technical teams within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies TPM safety management and project management
Solid understanding of & exposure to Engineering Technology (e.g. mechanical electrotechnical area)
Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
What will be your key responsibilities
Leadership
Line management of a maintenance team of 15-20 associates including workforce planning training performance evaluation and personal development
Build a high-performing and engaged team through coaching individual development plans and targeted initiatives to improve safety quality and performance
Act as a role model in operational processes lead functional meetings and support root cause analyses
Communicate clearly and transparently about initiatives within the factory and the broader business
2. Functional Leadership
Lead and develop the preventive maintenance team (technicians planners and stockroom operators) to implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize factory performance and output while optimizing cost
Drive daily weekly and periodic performance reviews to ensure efficiency and target achievement
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations (e.g. UVV Mars Health & Safety Standards) and lead safety programs (e.g. LOTO technical risk assessments)
Coordinate external contractors and ensure adherence to legal safety and quality standards
Independently manage small investment projects including full documentation and handover to production and maintenance
Support the implementation of larger projects and take ownership of specific project areas
Co-manage the maintenance budget and contribute to the development of a long-term asset investment program
Represent the site in regional maintenance leadership networks
Ensure auditing and compliance with legal and Mars-specific requirements within the technical department
Act -together with the other Maintenance Team Lead- as the point of escalation during evenings and weekend when required.
Cover for the technical manager when needed
3. Strategic Maintenance
Actively contribute to the maintenance strategy as a member of the Site Technical Leadership Team
Collaborate with leadership peers to improve asset performance and drive strategic investment planning
Lead the development of the technical organization through the implementation of the TPM program
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
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