Maintenance Manager LAB Latina (IT)

ph3Job Requirements /h3 h3The opportunity /h3 pAre you an experienced maintenance leader ready for a role where your decisions directly influence reliability, safety and operational performance? /p pAt LANXESS in Latina, you will take ownership of the maintenance function for our Lubricant Additives production site. This is a visible leadership role for someone who enjoys working close to operations, leading people and improving the long-term performance of industrial assets. /p pYou will lead an established multidisciplinary maintenance team, coordinate external contractors and work closely with Production, Engineering and HSE. The role is hands‑on enough to stay connected to the plant, and strategic enough to shape maintenance priorities, reliability improvements and future site development. /p h3What you will do /h3 ul liLead the maintenance function for the Latina production site, ensuring safe, reliable and cost‑effective operation of plant assets. /li liDevelop and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies. /li liDrive Mechanical Integrity, reliability improvement and equipment availability initiatives. /li liLead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary maintenance team of electricians, mechanical and utilities technicians, and maintenance coordination professionals. /li liManage external contractors and specialist service providers when required. /li liWork closely with Production, Engineering, Automation and HSE to improve plant performance and support optimization projects. /li liManage the maintenance budget, SAP processes, spare parts strategy and critical inventory. /li liEnsure compliance with LANXESS standards, legal requirements and Seveso regulations. /li /ul h3Work Experience /h3 h3What you bring /h3 ul liBachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or another relevant technical discipline. /li liSeveral years of maintenance leadership experience in chemical, petrochemical, oil gas, specialty chemicals, lubricant additives or another continuous process manufacturing environment. /li liExperience managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams and coordinating contractors. /li liStrong understanding of preventive maintenance, reliability engineering, Mechanical Integrity and asset management. /li liExperience managing maintenance budgets, KPIs and maintenance planning through SAP or another CMMS. /li liStrong leadership, communication, coaching and decision‑making skills. /li liProfessional working proficiency in Italian, native or C2 level, and English, at least B2 level. /li /ul h3Nice to have /h3 ul liExperience working on a Seveso or Major Hazard industrial site. /li liExperience with asset lifecycle management and reliability improvement programmes. /li liKnowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or TPM. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 h3What we offer /h3 ul liPermanent employment with LANXESS Italia under CCNL Chimico. /li liQuadro classification, Category A3. /li liCompetitive annual gross salary between EUR56,000 and EUR76,000, depending on experience and qualifications. /li li12% Annual Performance Payment, APP, upon confirmation. /li liHigh level of responsibility and autonomy from day one. /li liOpportunity to lead a critical function within a global specialty chemicals company. /li liA collaborative, international working environment with opportunities for professional growth. /li /ul h3Why join LANXESS? /h3 pThis role is more than operational maintenance management. You will have the opportunity to influence maintenance strategy, strengthen reliability, develop your team and contribute directly to site performance and business continuity. /p pThe Latina site is part of LANXESS’s Lubricant Additives Business Unit and employs approximately 130 colleagues. The site manufactures specialty chemical products in a highly regulated process environment where safety, reliability and compliance are essential to success. /p h3Practical information /h3 ul liThe role is based full‑time on site in Latina, Italy. /li liRelocation support is not available for this position. Applications are encouraged from candidates already based in Italy or able to relocate independently. /li /ul h3Diversity /h3 pTalent is important to us; we welcome everyone who is committed to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and strengthens our competitive position. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of each individual and are committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr