Maintenance Manager (Fluent German Required)
Location: Hannover, Germany
Salary: €85,000 – €100,000 + 15% Bonus
Pod Talent is excited to be partnering with a global manufacturing business to recruit a Site Manager – Maintenance & Facilities in Hannover. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of maintenance, building management, and operational reliability at a key production facility.
This role offers the chance to lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and develop long-term strategies for asset reliability, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities for the position of Maintenance Manager:
* Lead and develop a team of four direct reports across mechanical, electrical, facilities, and lean functions.
* Oversee maintenance, lifecycle management, and building operations, ensuring continuous availability of equipment.
* Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, implementing best practices in root cause analysis and CMMS systems.
* Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies, including budget planning, spare parts management, and energy monitoring.
* Manage external contractors and service providers, negotiating agreements for maintenance and facility operations.
* Drive TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally to improve efficiency.
* Lead the site’s energy management programme, focusing on sustainability and cost efficiency.
Key Requirements for the position of Maintenance Manager:
* 5+ years of experience in maintenance or facility management within a manufacturing environment.
* In-depth knowledge of maintenance practices, including preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and CMMS systems.
* Proven leadership experience managing multi-functional teams.
* Proficiency in SAP PM, MS Office, and experience with LEAN methodologies (Preferable).
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, particularly with external service providers.
* Fluent in German and English.
What the Role of Maintenance Manager Offers:
* Competitive salary (€85,000 – €100,000) + 15% bonus.
* The opportunity to lead and shape maintenance strategy for a key production facility.
* A key leadership role in a forward-thinking, sustainability-focused company.
* Career progression in an international business with strong investment in technology and innovation.
If you're an experienced maintenance leader with a passion for driving efficiency and reliability in a manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply here or reach out at holly@pod-talent.com.