Plant Maintenance Manager

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to support LUVE Plant in Italy. In your role you will report to the Manufacturing Manager and you will be part of Operations Department. You will be based in LU-VE S.p.A, Limana (BL), Italy.

Mission of the role

Ensure the reliability, availability, and efficiency of plant equipment and facilities through the implementation of structured maintenance strategies, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role contributes to plant productivity, safety, and cost control by minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance processes.

You will be in charge of

• Define and implement the plant maintenance strategy in alignment with company objectives, ensuring the optimal balance between preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure high levels of equipment reliability and availability by reducing breakdowns and unplanned downtime through structured maintenance planning and root cause analysis.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance plans, ensuring systematic monitoring of machines, tools, and plant infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize impact on production while ensuring timely interventions and efficient resource allocation.
• Lead, train, and develop the maintenance team, promoting technical competence, accountability, and a proactive maintenance culture.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), root cause analysis, and reliability improvement programs.
• Manage maintenance budgets and spare parts inventory, ensuring cost optimization and availability of critical components.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company procedures.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational performance and continuous improvement projects.
• Support the technical evaluation, installation, and commissioning of new machines and production equipment.

 Education & Experience we are looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, Industrial engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment.

 Qualifications we are looking for

•  Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems used in industrial production equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems, TPM principles, and reliability engineering practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop maintenance teams and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with root cause analysis methodologies (5 Why, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, plan maintenance activities, and coordinate resources effectively.
• Effective communication skills to interact with production teams, suppliers, and management.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance management software.
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment and support continuous operational improvements

We offer a chance to grow and develop your own expertise within our Company. You will join our community, where people really shine. We look forward to building our future with you.