Technical Manager
Pubblicato il 15-09-2026 - Proposition Management Search in Milano
Our client, a multinational industrial company, is currently looking for a:
Technical Manager The role reports to the Head of Production & Engineering and offers the opportunity to drive plant reliability, operational excellence and continuous improvement while leading a skilled technical organization in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead the Maintenance & Engineering organization across a manufacturing site of approximately 300 employees, overseeing electrical, mechanical and control room activities and coordinating a multidisciplinary technical team of more than 20 professionals, ensuring high levels of plant availability, reliability and operational continuity
- Drive maintenance excellence and equipment reliability by developing effective preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, analyzing downtime and maintenance KPIs, identifying root causes and implementing improvement actions
- Lead the engineering function, managing investments, capital projects and technical development initiatives, supporting the plant's medium- and long-term strategy and contributing to infrastructure upgrades, process improvements and operational excellence programs
- Manage maintenance and engineering budgets, costs and external partners, ensuring cost efficiency, high service quality and effective technical solutions across outsourced activities and investment projects
- Partner closely with Production and other functions to address operational challenges, maximize plant performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement, best practices and technical development
- Build and develop a high-performing team while championing Health, Safety & Compliance, setting clear objectives, strengthening technical capabilities, supporting career development and ensuring compliance with regulations, company standards and fire protection requirements
Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
- Proven experience in maintenance, engineering or a similar technical leadership role within a manufacturing environment, combined with at least 5 years of people management experience
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required; experience in the packaging industry would be considered a strong advantage
- Solid knowledge of industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, root cause analysis, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Experience in managing maintenance projects, capital investments, budgets and external contractors, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency
- English good
Salary Range: Euro 70.000 – 80.000 Location : Province of Milan
This company is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates that will not receive an answer within 30 days, should consider the present selection process closed.