Head of Maintenance (m/f/d) (Engineer - Electrical Engineering)

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented by more than 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations in over 50 countries.

Responsibility for the environment is at the center of our actions. As pioneers on the path to CO2 neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we work on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We unlock new possibilities for our customers through digitalization.

Heidelberg Materials AG is looking for an immediate

Head of Maintenance (m/f/d).

You will become part of a dedicated team and bear overall responsibility for the mechanical and electrical maintenance functions at the Ennigerloh plant. Your primary goal is to maintain and continuously improve the availability and reliability of the plants from an economic perspective.

Your place of work is located in Ennigerloh and you report to the Plant Manager.

Your tasks - taking responsibility and making a difference together:

• Technical and disciplinary leadership of the teams in mechanical and electrical maintenance, MCC (Planning & Inspection), warehouse, as well as vocational training.
• Ensuring occupational safety in the entire maintenance area including risk assessments, instructions, and consistent role model function.
• Planning and efficient implementation of all maintenance and repair measures in close coordination with production - including annual shutdowns, repair projects, and compliance with quality and time specifications to minimize downtime.
• Strategic further development of maintenance, including the development of a long-term maintenance strategy, promotion of insourcing competencies, and the use of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methods.
• Continuous optimization of maintenance processes, e.g., digitalization of workflows, Condition Monitoring, and conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Budget responsibility and technical control, including annual budget planning, cost control, preparation of technical specifications, support for tenders, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and legal regulations.

Your qualifications - how you can contribute to us:

• A completed engineering degree, ideally in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Several years of professional experience in an industrial environment - preferably in cement production or a comparable process industry operation.
• Experience in leading employees or working groups as well as proficiency in project management.
• Good knowledge of SAP, especially in the maintenance modules.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

Our benefits - more than just a job:

We are convinced that personal growth and professional success go hand in hand. That is why we offer you numerous advantages that support your work-life balance. Because the satisfaction of our employees/HeidelMates and the certainty of doing something meaningful and making a valuable contribution are at our center.

Work-Life-Balance, flexibility and mobility:

We offer fixed working hours, 30 days of vacation with additional special leave days. In addition, we offer a professional EAP support program for all life situations and holiday destinations in company-owned accommodations as well as free parking spaces and charging stations for e-bikes and e-cars.

Health and well-being:

With us, you benefit from high-quality work clothing. Additionally, you can look forward to a healthy and varied food selection in our canteen with regional and seasonal cuisine.

Further education and development:

Diverse opportunities, including support for job-related further training and continuing education, as well as specialist and leadership development programs and a supplementary e-learning platform.

Let's talk about money / Über das Geld spricht man eben doch:

Attractive remuneration with profit sharing/bonus as well as Christmas and holiday bonuses, a subsidy for company pension schemes, and capital-forming benefits are a matter of course for us. There is also group accident insurance and a jubilee bonus. Additionally, we offer JobTicket, JobBike, and the "Employee refers Employee" program as well as attractive conditions and discounts, for example, at fitness studios.

Depending on qualification and experience, the position is classified in the remuneration range of €80k - €100k gross/year. The final remuneration will be determined within the framework of the existing remuneration system.

Company culture and team spirit:

Hey, HeidelMate! Teamwork makes the dream work, or as we say here, the Heidelberg spirit is omnipresent. We thrive on the different perspectives, talents, and experiences that each of us brings. Together, we create an environment in which everyone feels welcome and valued.

Sounds exciting? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application including cover letter, CV, certificates of education, and employment references via our online portal or also via WhatsApp.

For further questions regarding the application process, Miriam Braun, Senior HR Consultant (Tel.: 06221 481 39881), is at your disposal.

For questions about the position, please contact Christian Knoch, Plant Manager of the Ennigerloh plant. You can reach him at the telephone number 02524 29 51200.