Job Description
As Maintenance Team Lead at Mars, you will be responsible for leading a team of 15–20 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?
* People 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
* 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
* 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 we're 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.