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Stanley Black & Decker

Global power tools and outdoor equipment

Head of Maintenance & Facility Management

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGiessen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed engineering degree or technical training with many years of relevant professional experience in facility management, building services, or management of technical infrastructure.
  • Additional qualifications in occupational safety, LEAN/continuous improvement, TPM, or maintenance excellence are advantageous.
  • Several years of leadership experience, with demonstrated success leading and developing larger technical teams, ideally in a production environment.
  • Deep understanding of LEAN, 5S, and successful implementation of TPM.
  • KPI-driven working practices covering OEE, MTBF, and MTTR, combined with a hands-on approach.
  • Ability to manage budgets, spare parts, resources, and external service providers effectively.
  • Knowledge of occupational safety, environmental matters, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with CMMS or comparable maintenance-management systems.
  • Very good spoken and written German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of approximately 50 employees, including six direct reports, and take overall responsibility for four factories, one distribution center, and administrative buildings; report directly to operational management.
  • Establish a proactive maintenance culture through LEAN and TPM.
  • Drive LEAN, standardization, 5S, and implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), promoting autonomous maintenance in close collaboration with production.
  • Oversee reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance and optimize planning, scheduling, and resources.
  • Analyze and optimize downtime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, schedule adherence, and budget/costs, including root-cause analyses (RCA).
  • Manage buildings, infrastructure, and utility systems, and efficiently coordinate external service providers.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all EHS, compliance, and statutory requirements at the site.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance and facility team.
  • Contribute to operational excellence at the site.
  • Promote a proactive maintenance culture focused on prevention rather than reaction.
  • Drive high standards for cleanliness, technical discipline, and workplace organization.
  • Support business continuity through effective management of critical assets and site-specific risks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional qualifications in occupational safety, LEAN/continuous improvement, TPM, or maintenance excellence.
  • Leadership experience in a production environment.

About the Company

Stanley Black & Decker

Global power tools and outdoor equipment

Stanley Black & Decker designs, manufactures, and sells tools and outdoor equipment, including power tools, hand tools, storage solutions, and security devices, under brands like DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, Stanley, and Craftsman. It serves professionals and DIY enthusiasts through home centers, mass retailers, and distributors worldwide, using a global manufacturing footprint across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company differentiates itself with a large brand portfolio, extensive international reach, and ongoing product development to meet needs in construction, home improvement, and security. Its goal is to be a trusted, leading supplier of tools and related solutions, delivering reliable performance and broad selection across global markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Britain, CT
Founded
1843

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