Date:Jun 11, 2025 Location: Peschiera del Garda, IT Company:franke About Franke: We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands. The Franke Home Solutions division is the world’s leading provider of smart systems for domestic kitchens. Drawing on a long history of reliability and expertise, we help our partners enhance their businesses and provide outstanding kitchen and cooking experiences to our consumers by offering complete solutions for food preparation and cooking. About the job: We are looking for a Technical and General Services Manager to oversee facility management and technical/general services. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills and a strategic mindset to ensure the efficient and effective running of operations. The manager will lead a team of professionals, including health and safety (HSE) experts, maintenance technicians, and facility leaders, to maintain and enhance machinery, technical infrastructure, facilities, and general services, thereby supporting the organisation's goals and objectives. Your tasks: - Develop and implement strategies for the maintenance and improvement of technical systems, including IT networks, hardware, and software. - Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the organization's technical infrastructure aligns with industry best practices and supports business needs. - Oversee the implementation of new technologies and upgrades, ensuring mínimal disruptions to daily operations. - Supervise and coordinate facilities maintenance activities, including building repairs, security, and safety protocols. - Lead projects to optimize energy consumption and sustainability. - Lead a team of HSE, technical and general services professionals, providing guidance, coaching and performance feedback. - Develop and manage budgets for technical and general services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals. - Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide regular financial reports to the leadership team. - Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies. - Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans for the organization. - Provide input on technical and operational aspects to support long-term goals and objectives Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferably Engineering). - Proven experience in technical and general services management, with a track record of successful leadership. - Strong technical acumen and understanding of IT systems, facilities management, and general operational processes. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. - Budget management experience. - Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry best practices. - WCM knowledge will be a plus. Values: - We deliver outstanding solutions - We win together - We are curious - We take ownership - We act responsibly Contact details: Please, upload your CV both in Italian and English. Important information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultants