Maintenance, Service and Facility Manager

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Home Solutions division is the world’s leading provider of smart systems for domestic kitchens. Drawing on a long history of reliability and expertise, we help our partners enhance their businesses and provide outstanding kitchen and cooking experiences to our consumers by offering complete solutions for food preparation and cooking.

About the job

We are searching for a Technical Maintenance and Facility Manager who will be responsable for the facility management, technical and general services.  This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to ensure efficient and effective operations. The Manager will lead a team of professionals, including Maintenance and Facility Leaders, to maintain and enhance machines, technical infrastructure, facilities, and general services to support the organization's goals and objectives.

Your tasks

• Drive the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) transformation as we drive a cultural shift in how we continuously improve; be a hands-on team builder able to recognize others’ resistance to change and lead individuals and teams through the change process; apply competence in TPM, combined with on the job expertise and stakeholder input to identify, prioritize and manage multiple improvement projects.

•  Develop and implement strategies for the maintenance and improvement of technical systems, including IT networks, hardware, and software.

•  Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the organization's technical infrastructure aligns with industry best practices and supports business needs.

•  Oversee the implementation of new technologies and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruptions to daily operations.

• Supervise and coordinate facilities maintenance activities, including building repairs, security, and safety protocols.

•  Lead projects to optimize energy consumption and sustainability.

•  Lead a team of technical and general services professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.

•  Develop and manage budgets for technical and general services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

• Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide regular financial reports to the leadership team.

•  Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.

•  Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans for the organization.

•  Provide input on technical and operational aspects to support long-term goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferably Engineering).
• Proven experience in technical and general services management, with a track record of successful leadership.
• Strong technical acumen and understanding of IT systems, facilities management, and general operational processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Budget management experience.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• WCM knowledge will be a “+”.

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Contact details

Please, upload your CV both in Italian and English.