Maintenance Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager (m/w/d)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential logistics organization operating modern automated fulfillment operations in the Berlin/Brandenburg area. As Maintenance Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager, you will take strategic responsibility for the performance and ongoing development of material handling systems and maintenance processes at the facility.

You will serve as the central interface between automated and manual fulfillment processes, operational teams, your maintenance team, engineering and analytics teams, and external partners. Your role involves translating site-level goals into concrete improvement initiatives, using data to identify optimization opportunities, and ensuring that equipment availability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement remain at a high level long-term.

• Hands-on leadership: Oversee daily maintenance operations and support Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors in leading their teams effectively. Establish the right structures and priorities while ensuring achievement of equipment availability goals without micromanaging operational details.
• Strategic responsibility for maintenance: Develop long-term performance strategy for the maintenance function and own key KPIs across safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Continuous improvement & operational excellence: Drive site-wide Kaizen initiatives, Lean methodologies, and root-cause analyses. Identify structural improvement opportunities and embed continuous improvement into daily operations.
• Data-driven process and automation optimization: Analyze complex operational and technical processes using data, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with technical teams to develop solutions that sustainably improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Cross-functional interface: Bring together maintenance, engineering, suppliers, planning, analytics, and operations to align on common goals and ensure seamless processes across the entire value chain.
• Standards & governance: Ensure compliance with safety standards, 5S principles, and operational best practices across the site, focusing on structures and standards rather than daily technical detail management.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree (MSc) in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a comparable technical or analytical field
• 5+ years of professional experience focused on maintenance, operational strategy, continuous improvement, or process engineering
• Strong interest in automation, robotics, and technical maintenance systems
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies, ideally in an automated high-volume environment
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau, Excel, Sheets, or SQL
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence cross-functionally and drive major initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with enthusiasm for bringing diverse stakeholders together
• Fluent English required; German language skills are a significant plus

How We Work With You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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