Chaberton Professionals, a division of Chaberton Partners specialized in the recruitment of Middle and Top Management profiles, is currently supporting a key player in the industrial food manufacturing sector, focused on high-volume production for the foodservice and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) channels. On their behalf, we are currently looking for a Maintenance and Facility Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate all maintenance and facilities activities to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of production assets and infrastructure;
* Oversee both reactive and preventive maintenance for process equipment, packaging systems, utilities (including steam and ammonia-based refrigeration systems), and facility infrastructure;
* Develop and implement maintenance strategies and capital improvement plans for equipment and building systems;
* Supervise and develop maintenance teams, managing scheduling, training, performance, and workload distribution;
* Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all maintenance and facilities operations;
* Monitor equipment performance and facility conditions, analyzing downtime and implementing continuous improvement actions;
* Oversee service contracts and manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and consultants for technical services and facilities support;
* Manage the maintenance and facilities budget, spare parts inventory, and procurement planning;
* Coordinate with other departments (Production, Quality, HSE, Engineering) to ensure alignment of technical and operational priorities;
* Participate in and support site-wide safety initiatives and audits, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence;
* Prepare and maintain documentation, KPIs, and regular reports to senior management.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field);
* At least 5 years of experience in maintenance and/or facilities management within a structured manufacturing environment – food or process industry experience preferred;
* Strong knowledge of utilities systems, facility operations, and building maintenance;
* Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional collaboration;
* Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills;
* Proficiency in maintenance planning tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Project, etc.);
* Fluent in English (written and spoken);
* Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations;
* Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented approach.