Barry Callebaut Group · 18 hours ago
Maintenance Manager
Barry Callebaut Group is a leading company focused on sustainability in the food industry. They are seeking a Maintenance Manager to drive energy efficiency, manage site utilities, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards while collaborating with various teams to support sustainability goals.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize all site utilities and facilities, including water, steam/boilers, electricity and power distribution, natural gas, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC, and building maintenance
Ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient operation of utilities and facilities, meeting environmental, safety, and quality standards
Lead the site energy agenda by developing and executing multi-year energy and GHG reduction strategies aligned with corporate sustainability and SBTi goals
Monitor, analyze, and report site energy consumption and KPIs, identifying inefficiencies, errors, and continuous improvement opportunities
Identify, prioritize, and lead energy-saving and reliability improvement projects from concept through execution, delivering measurable cost and energy reductions
Provide strong technical leadership for utility equipment (boilers, compressors, HVAC, electrical systems), including maintenance strategies and replacement recommendations
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for utilities and facilities in line with industry best practices and production requirements
Collaborate closely with Maintenance Management, Production, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure alignment with site needs and business priorities
Lead incident response for utility disruptions and provide on-call support; coordinate shutdowns and start-ups to protect production continuity
Ensure compliance with energy and utility regulations and build/maintain an energy management system aligned with ISO 50001
Support and manage infrastructure, expansion, and construction-related projects, applying strong project and construction management skills
Act as a hands-on leader on the shop floor, coaching and influencing maintenance and blue-collar teams while driving a strong safety and energy culture
Bring strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities, working independently with a proactive, organized, and communicative leadership style, supported by 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a minimum of 7 years of related experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Strong industrial electrical background, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and arc-flash/NFPA 70E compliance
Solid knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), with emphasis on preventive maintenance for utilities and assets
Demonstrated leadership capability with a strong focus on coaching, developing teams, and driving performance and continuous improvement
Ability to lead and influence energy initiatives across site-level teams and gain buy-in from senior leadership for key projects
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional and external stakeholders, including site leaders, auditors, and corporate energy teams
Results-oriented mindset with a proven track record of delivering measurable energy reductions and cost savings aligned with defined targets and SBTi goals
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, using data-driven insights to optimize maintenance and energy performance
Hands-on leadership style, able to work effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment
Availability to participate in on-call rotations and provide support during nights or weekends as required
Strong continuous improvement mindset, staying current with new technologies and best practices in energy and maintenance management
Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining team engagement, focus, and operational excellence
Preferred
Food industry experience is highly desirable
Experience using CMMS platforms, preferably IBM Maximo, and other asset management tools
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off, plus generous holiday time
Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
Company
Barry Callebaut Group
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations.
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