Head of Maintenance | Leiter/ in Instandhaltung

Herold Maschinenbau GmbH CNC-Technik

Plauen, Vogtland, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published May 7, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Maintenance, you will take full responsibility for the technical integrity and availability of production and operational facilities. Your day-to-day work involves planning and overseeing maintenance, inspection, and repair activities, while driving the optimization of machines and technical processes. You will lead the maintenance team, manage external service providers, and oversee the maintenance budget, including spare parts management and investment planning. A key component of this role is project management, where you will lead technical upgrades, modernizations, and automation initiatives. Furthermore, you will ensure strict compliance with occupational safety, quality standards, and environmental regulations, while preparing for and participating in audits. This position is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives on operational excellence and enjoys bridging the gap between hands-on technical troubleshooting and strategic facility management to ensure long-term production efficiency.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a comparable technical qualification with relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience in maintenance management of production facilities
  • Leadership experience in managing technical teams
  • Experience in budget and cost control for industrial maintenance
  • Experience in managing external service providers and contractors
  • Proven experience in leading technical projects and facility modernizations

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Not specified