Planned Maintenance Pillar Lead (m/d/w)

Mannheim
Permanent
Full-time

Südzucker Group is an international company at home in more than 30 countries. As a leading integrated group of companies, we want to contribute to a livable, healthy and sustainable world with plant-based solutions for nutrition, energy and beyond. Around 18,000 employees work to achieve this in our five segments.

Your Tasks

Strategy and Planning:

Develop and implement a comprehensive planned maintenance strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure maintenance plans support production schedules and business priorities.

Community Leadership:

Cultivate a collaborative community among maintenance professionals in different divisions, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practice exchange.
Facilitate regular forums or workshops to promote cross-site learning and build a cohesive network of maintenance experts.

Process Optimization and Development:

Identify opportunities for process improvement within the planned maintenance framework.
Develop and implement methods and systems to efficiently translate the planned maintenance strategy into actionable processes at various locations.
Drive the development of standardized maintenance practices, ensuring consistency while accommodating site-specific needs.

Data Analysis, Reporting and Performance Metrics:

Define and implement a set of unified key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance activities.
Develop dashboards to provide real-time visibility into maintenance performance, enabling data-driven decision-making at both local and organizational levels.
Utilize data-driven insights to monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and make data-supported decisions.
Prepare regular reports on maintenance KPIs, highlighting areas for improvement and success stories.

Cost/Benefit Optimization:

Establish and execute strategies to optimize the cost-effectiveness of maintenance activities while maintaining high-quality standards.
Implement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, enhancing equipment reliability, and achieving cost savings through efficient resource utilization.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align maintenance activities with overall operational goals.
Participate in cross-functional teams to address equipment reliability and maintenance-related challenges.

Training and Development:

Design and implement training programs to enhance the skillset of maintenance professionals, focusing on the effective implementation of planned maintenance strategies.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that maintenance teams stay informed about industry trends and advancements. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in maintenance technologies.

Your Profile

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in maintenance management, with a focus on planned maintenance strategies.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with relevant maintenance software and technologies.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance management or a related field.

We Offer

Interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment
Attractive remuneration inclusive social benefits
Cooperative work environment and open communication
Contributing to the balance of private and professional life
30 days vacation per year

If you are interested in working for a international food company and you want to contribute to the development, we appreciate your application about our career portal.

Südzucker promotes diversity! All employees (m/f/d) are welcome at our company, regardless of gender, cultural, religious or social background, sexual orientation or identity, origin or disability.

Contact

If you have any further questions please contact:

Luisa Closmann

phone: 0621-421462