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Innovation, Technology, and Digitalization

Head of Engineering and Maintenance (m/f)

Your area of responsibility
  • Responsibility for the technical operational readiness of production facilities, technical systems, buildings, and infrastructure
  • Management of the technical operations division and internal logistics
  • Planning and implementation of operational projects, capital investments, renovations, and optimizations—from specification to commissioning
  • Analysis and optimization of performance, capacity, efficiency, and energy consumption in collaboration with management
  • Ensuring upkeep, maintenance, and repairs, as well as a sustainable reduction in breakdowns and downtime
  • Responsibility for workplace safety and technical safety and security measures
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant quality, hygiene, and safety requirements in a regulated production environment
  • Coordination of technical corrective and preventive actions, as well as change management processes
  • Identification and implementation of process and efficiency improvements to increase productivity


Your profile
  • Basic technical training followed by further education at the HF/FH level or equivalent qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in technical operations, maintenance, and/or technical project management at a manufacturing company
  • Leadership experience and strong organizational and coordination skills
  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment—such as the pharmaceutical, food, or related industries—is a plus
  • An analytical, solution-oriented, and structured approach to work, as well as a strong focus on cost, quality, and safety
  • Excellent German language skills and good English language skills
  • In this multifaceted leadership role, you will work closely with senior management and the heads of related production departments, and actively help shape the technical development of the facility.
  • You can expect a high degree of autonomy, quick decision-making processes, and a broad range of technical responsibilities in a dynamic production environment.

Your advantages
  • You'll work in a modern environment with a great deal of freedom and decision-making authority.
  • You'll benefit from an existing portfolio of well-known clients in Germany and abroad
  • An attractive compensation package, the security of an owner-managed company, and a positive work environment round out the package.
Our customer
Our client is a leading contract manufacturer in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics industries. From the development of customized formulations to the procurement of packaging materials and raw materials, through to the filling, packaging, storage, and delivery of finished products, the company offers its customers comprehensive, one-stop production solutions. The company is distinguished by the highest quality standards, state-of-the-art machinery, and a dynamic and innovative work environment. In the Industrial Care division, our client develops and manufactures a wide range of chemical-technical products used in various areas of daily and professional life. Work location: Baden
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