Site Manager - Maintenance Operations

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee maintenance operations and lead a technical team at an industrial site.

Reporting to the Contract Manager, the Site Manager will be responsible for coordinating and supervising internal maintenance technicians and external service providers. The successful candidate will ensure that maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within the allocated budget while meeting technical, operational, and economic objectives.

This is a key managerial position with medium-term career development and promotion opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and support a team of approximately 10 Maintenance Technicians.
• Organize, plan, and supervise preventive, corrective, and improvement maintenance activities.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services.
• Develop and manage site activity plans in line with operational priorities and contractual commitments.
• Monitor technical performance indicators and KPIs and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed within agreed deadlines, quality standards, and allocated budgets.
• Manage and optimize the use of technical, human, and financial resources.
• Support the continuous improvement of operational performance, productivity, and site profitability.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage operational budgets and associated costs.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and internal company procedures.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate operational objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Monitor team performance and contribute to the development of employees' technical and interpersonal skills.
• Identify training and development needs within the technical team.
• Manage operational issues and conflicts professionally and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, internal stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers.
• Produce activity reports and provide regular updates to the Contract Manager and Technical Director.
• Participate in technical and operational projects aimed at improving maintenance performance and service quality.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have proven experience in site management, maintenance operations, and technical team leadership within an industrial environment.

Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be highly desirable:

• Automotive industry
• Aerospace industry
• Industrial maintenance

Previous experience with companies such as MTS Systems or FEV would be considered an advantage.

The ideal candidate will be an autonomous and customer-oriented professional with strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. They should be comfortable managing operational priorities, budgets, technical teams, and customer expectations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or similar technical management role.
• Experience managing and developing technical or maintenance teams.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing maintenance activities, operational budgets, and resources.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and implement performance improvement actions.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to service quality.
• Experience managing technical projects would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of technical and soft-skills training is desirable.

Technical Tools

Knowledge or experience with the following tools is expected:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS/GMAO)
• Microsoft Project

Languages

• English: Professional working proficiency required.
• English will be used occasionally in a professional and technical context.

Career Development

This position offers the opportunity to take on increased responsibilities and progress professionally within the organization in the medium term.

Work Authorization

Applications from candidates who require administrative support for a residence permit, work permit, or other employment authorization may be considered, subject to the applicable conditions and requirements.