Maintenance Manager – Food Industry
Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi has become a global leader in chocolate and gelato, blending Italian tradition with a commitment to craftsmanship and well-being. With over 145 years of history, Venchi offers more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, adhering to the highest quality standards while embracing the principles of the Mediterranean diet. The company focuses on enhancing life quality, social connections, and environmental respect through its products. Supported by over 1,600 employees, Venchi operates more than 180 stores in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Milan, a factory in Cuneo and 4 regional offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, and Beijing. Join us at Venchi and be part of a story that celebrates moments of cheerfulness with indulgent products crafted for your well-being.
Your Mission:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and coordinate our maintenance team in the food industry.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of seven internal technicians divided between electrical and mechanical maintenance, the activities on site of the external companies plus an additional team member responsible for spare parts inventory management.
The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement of our production equipment by implementing and overseeing preventive, predictive, corrective, and routine maintenance strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, coordinate, and support the maintenance team, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
* Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
* Manage emergency repairs and corrective maintenance interventions.
* Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards in the food industry.
* Monitor and optimize spare parts inventory management.
* Plan and coordinate maintenance activities in collaboration with production and other departments.
* Develop, monitor, and analyse maintenance KPIs to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
* Train and develop the maintenance team to enhance their technical skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
* 3-5 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in the food industry.
* Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance systems.
* Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
* Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
* Knowledge of food industry safety and compliance regulations.
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or another industrial field. Good command of the English language.
What We Offer:
* Celebrate Success: Annual results-based bonus, with the option to convert it into welfare benefits.
* Lifelong Learning: Access unlimited world class content on a customized learning platform empowering you to continually grow and embody Venchi’s value of curiosity and excellence. In addition, you'll benefit from dedicated training plans for the development of your soft skills.
* Global Vision, Local Flavour: Join a unique workspace located above our global production plant, where timeless tradition blends seamlessly with cutting-edge innovation to craft excellence.
* Exclusive Sweet Benefits: Enjoy a 30% discount in-store and 40% off our e-commerce platform. Plus, you will receive special gifts packed with Venchi’s finest chocolate. Benefit from tickets restaurant, access to two comprehensive welfare platforms, and additional private health insurance to enhance your personal well-being.
Join us at Venchi and help us bring the Italian way of life and delicious flavours to every corner of the world!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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