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Elevate your career with MehlerHeytex, where innovation meets excellence in coated technical textiles, serving markets from truck tarpaulins to large-format digital printing!

As Head of Operating Technology, you are responsible for the technical operational readiness of our production site in Bramsche. You drive the continuous further development of processes, machines and systems - taking into account legal requirements, business management aspects and sustainable standards. You contribute your process knowledge as Deputy Production Management - in a family environment with Group reach.

You support our team as

Head of Technics / Operating Technology (f/m/d)

• You lead and develop a dedicated technical team of 24 employees (mechanical and electrical maintenance, facility management, automation, project management).
• You are responsible for the technology at our site and ensure a forward-looking maintenance strategy based on KPIs and lean methods.
• To avoid unplanned plant downtimes, you and your team analyze faults, identify their causes, implement systematic measures and ensure the commissioning of third-party companies.
• From increasing efficiency to implementing highly automated production systems - you plan and implement technical projects and are responsible for the site's investment roadmap.
• You ensure sustainable energy and environmental management and ensure compliance with the relevant environmental regulations (e.g. EU BAT reference documents).
• You represent our company in cooperations with authorities, support approval procedures and are responsible for technical emergency management.
• You ensure that all statutory inspection obligations are fulfilled and documented in a structured inspection register.
• You assume budget responsibility for the operating technology division and manage investments and cost centers with foresight.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or comparable technical qualification with sound professional experience
• Extensive experience in maintenance and project management, ideally in a production environment
• Experience in leading technical teams
• Knowledge of cost management and a strong understanding of business administration
• Good understanding of processes in production and administration areas
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a structured way of working
• Strong team and communication skills as well as a confident manner towards authorities and partners
• Very good German and good written and spoken English skills round off your profile.

Health Management

We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.

Performance Related Bonus

When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Employee discounts

Opportunities for deals on products and services.

Personal Development

We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Safe Environment

We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.