Maintenance & Facility Manager

Chaberton Professionals , a division of Chaberton Partners specialized in the recruitment of Middle and Top Management profiles, is currently supporting a key player in the industrial food manufacturing sector , focused on high-volume production for the foodservice and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) channels. On their behalf, we are currently looking for a Maintenance and Facility Manager . Overview Location: Monterotondo, Latium, Italy. The Maintenance and Facility Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all maintenance and facilities activities to ensure the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of production assets and infrastructure. The role includes developing maintenance strategies, supervising technical teams, managing budgets and relationships with service providers, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate all maintenance and facilities activities to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of production assets and infrastructure; Oversee both reactive and preventive maintenance for process equipment, packaging systems, utilities (including steam and ammonia-based refrigeration systems), and facility infrastructure; Develop and implement maintenance strategies and capital improvement plans for equipment and building systems; Supervise and develop maintenance teams, managing scheduling, training, performance, and workload distribution; Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all maintenance and facilities operations; Monitor equipment performance and facility conditions, analyzing downtime and implementing continuous improvement actions; Oversee service contracts and manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and consultants for technical services and facilities support; Manage the maintenance and facilities budget, spare parts inventory, and procurement planning; Coordinate with other departments (Production, Quality, HSE, Engineering) to ensure alignment of technical and operational priorities; Participate in and support site-wide safety initiatives and audits, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence; Prepare and maintain documentation, KPIs, and regular reports to senior management. Required Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field); At least 5 years of experience in maintenance and/or facilities management within a structured manufacturing environment – food or process industry experience preferred; Strong knowledge of utilities systems, facility operations, and building maintenance; Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional collaboration; Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; Proficiency in maintenance planning tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Project, etc.); Fluent in English (written and spoken); Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations; Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented approach. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Monterotondo, Lazio, IT

Posted Date: 9/7/2025