ADM Oilseeds Germany GmbH – Werk Mainz | Germany | 55xxx Mainz | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 13.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Maintenance & Reliability Manager (m/f/d)
as Maintenance & Reliability Manager (m/f/d) with leadership responsibility for 40 employees incl. Contractors in Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities ADM uses the power of nature to improve the quality of life. We are a world leader in the nutrition of humans and animals, which today offers solutions with a view to the future. With the development of groundbreaking products for a healthier life, our scientists go new ways to health and well-being. We are an innovative company that paves the way for a new future with plant consumer and industrial solutions that replace oil-based products. Unmatched in management and the processing of agricultural supply chains, we ensure food security by combining local needs with global capabilities. And we are a leading company in the field of sustainability that scales across the entire value chain to support the decarbonization of our industry and protect our planet. From the germ of the idea to the result of the solution, we give our customers an advantage in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Your challenge As a Maintenance Manager, you are responsible for managing all activities in the field of maintenance, reliability and plant management at one of the most important industrial sites of ADM in Germany The location in Mainz includes the processing of soybeans, the production of refined edible oil and biodiesel, lecithin and port operations This position requires a strong technical leadership that is able to manage complex mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and supply systems in a 24/7 production environment. They ensure the operational reliability and reliability of the systems, minimise unplanned shutdowns and establish preventive and predictive maintenance practices in accordance with the global ADM standards They run a multidisciplinary maintenance team of about 40 people, including their own employees and important service providers. .
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Promoting a strong security culture within the maintenance organisation and ensuring full compliance with the ADM occupational safety guidelines and the German occupational safety regulations Ensuring strict compliance with environmental regulations and promoting proactive compliance in all maintenance activities anchoring a food safety awareness in all maintenance work focusing on contamination prevention and compliance with critical hygiene standards (e.g. salmonella control, HACCP) Leadership and further development of the multidisciplinary maintenance and reliability team (mechanics, E&I, supply, building technology, planning, storage) with around 40 employees and contractors Ensuring optimal organisational structure, technical skills and further development of team skills Planning and implementation of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes Responsible for the annual CAPEX and OPEX maintenance budgets Identification and elimination of “Bad Actors” and implementation of initiatives to improve plant reliability Performance control via maintenance KPIs (e.g. MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, maintenance costs per ton) Optimization of spare part strategy and warehouse operation according to best practices Management of the planning and implementation of annual plant shutdowns Cooperation with the Engineering Department to integrate Design for Reliability into new projects and plant changes Close cooperation with the Reliability Technical Center (RTC) EMEAI to ensure the alignment and implementation of best practices in the field of Maintenance & Reliability Promoting strong cross-cutting cooperation with production, HSE, purchasing, engineering and regional and global R&M networks Coaching, motivation and binding of a powerful, safety-oriented technical team
Complete bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable technical field At least 10 years of experience in leading maintenance functions within large industrial plants with comparable technologies and continuous processes Proven technical competence in the fields of mechanics and E&I Flowing German knowledge (compulsory) and professional English knowledge (in word and writing) Experience with CMMS systems (preferably IBM Maximo), KPI tracking, RCA and reliability methods (RCM, FMEA) Representative leadership qualities, organisational development and change management skills Proactive, pragmatic and hands-on leadership with excellent communication and problem solving capabilities
challenging tasks, short decision-making and a high degree of self-responsibility in a modern working environment with flexible working models Space for innovative thinking and growth with the ability to shape your own career path A corporate culture that promotes continuous learning and diversity Excellent career and development opportunities in a world leader in the nutrition industry An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits A team that looks forward to you Modern workplace design Central location and very good transport connections Occupational pension In-house canteen incl. Grant for lunch 30 days holiday and additional free days 38-hour week Performance-oriented, attractive, above-average payment Grant for building saving or Direct insurance grant (Allianz) Individual personnel development Internal and external training Jobrad-Leasing Participation in an ÖPNV ticket (Germany ticket) Free parking You're the professional we're looking for and that sounds like it's the right job for you? ?
Location
 | ADM Oilseeds Germany GmbH – Werk Mainz | |
| 55130 Mainz | ||
| Germany |
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