Maintenance Manager 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
Yesterday• Lugano, Switzerland
The opportunity
As the Maintenance Manager at Trasfor SA, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of our facilities, production equipment, and infrastructure. In this position, you will drive maintenance excellence, minimize downtime, and contribute to operational efficiency-supporting Hitachi's commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and develop the maintenance team, ensuring strong performance, skills growth, and effective scheduling.
- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
- Oversee all repair, installation, and modification activities with full adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Optimize maintenance budgets, resources, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
- Implement and maintain an effective CMMS for work orders, inventory, and equipment history.
- Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve maintenance issues and support continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Support equipment and process (re)engineering as well as capital expenditure projects.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or similar; Master's degree is an asset.
- 7-10 years of maintenance management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or technology environments.
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing technical teams.
- Strong expertise in preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
- Proficient with CMMS and ERP systems; able to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and lean/continuous improvement methods.
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP) are a plus.
More about us
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Client-provided location(s): Lugano, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-173728
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-21T23:33:52
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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