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.