Technical Manager
Mars
Technical Manager
Mars
Global confectionery, food, and petcare company
Job Description:
05-870 Błonie | Petcare Factory
Join our Błonie site at an exciting time of growth and transformation! We are looking for a Technical Manager to lead our Engineering & Maintenance team and play a key role in shaping the future of our Petcare factory. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will help drive performance, support upcoming capital investments, and build a strong, high-performing technical organization. If you are passionate about engineering excellence, people development, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure high reliability and performance of site assets through effective maintenance strategies (preventive, planned, and corrective)
Lead the execution of small and large capital projects in collaboration with local and regional engineering teams
Provide technical leadership across the plant, including leading key Engineering Operating System processes (e.g., Asset Health Check)
Build, lead, and support a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of High Performance Collaboration (HPC)
Contribute to site strategy and overall performance as a member of the Site Leadership Team
Own and implement the Maintenance Masterplan (including energy), aligned with regional and global standards
Support the implementation of Mars Supply Excellence (MSE), with focus on Progressive and Autonomous Maintenance
Ensure compliance with environmental, legal, and corporate standards while supporting sustainability commitments
What We Are Looking For
Degree in Engineering or Food Technology (Master’s preferred)
Experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering leadership within a manufacturing environment
Experience in highly automated production environments will be considered a strong advantage
Strong people leadership skills with experience supporting and developing teams
Experience in project management and capital investment delivery
Solid understanding of maintenance systems and continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge of broader supply chain functions (e.g., Quality, HSE, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluency in English and Polish (both written and spoken)
What can you expect from Mars?
Contract of employment.
Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.
We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, MultiBenefit Program.
Company car available for both business and personal use, or car allowance.
Subsidized meals.
Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.
Support in career building through personalized development plan.
On-line or On-site shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.
Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.
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