Affinity Petcare

Makes dog and cat food across pet nutrition brands

Reliability Leader

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCastelgomberto, Italy€43k - €47kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or technical degree (Bac +2/+3) in industrial maintenance, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field is highly valued.
A technical certification in mechanical, electrical, or a related field is necessary.
Formal training in Preventive Maintenance is valuable.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment is required, with some supervisory or coordination experience.
Previous maintenance, engineering, or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Demonstrated success in reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment performance is required.
Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems is essential.
Deep knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability engineering principles such as MTBF and MTTR, and PM/AM best practices is required.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions are required.
Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to coach technical teams and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and safety is required.
Ability to work proactively and results-orientated.

Responsibilities

Develop a loss map for production lines and define initiatives to achieve operational targets, focusing on equipment reliability and Planned Maintenance capabilities.
Coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance activities, prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient service to production.
Eliminate breakdowns and plan and schedule maintenance.
Coordinate and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and managing schedules.
Develop and coach the technical team, including line operators, in Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance methodologies, and provide regular training on preventive maintenance routines and root cause analysis.
Contribute to daily operational performance meetings, supporting structured gap analysis and addressing systematic countermeasures.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and other relevant information; track and report maintenance activities, KPIs, and other relevant metrics.
Diagnose, repair, and restore production equipment; troubleshoot breakdowns and analyze root causes of failures.
Drive Maintenance and Repair cost optimization through effective preventive maintenance and spare parts management.
Identify and implement technical improvements that enhance equipment performance and reduce losses.
Integrate safety standards into maintenance activities and ensure compliance when external contractors are on site.
Participate in safety audits and promptly address technical risks.
Ensure maintenance and repair activities do not compromise product quality or process integrity.
Work with the Cell Leader, Line Leaders, and other plant technical teams to align maintenance strategies with cell objectives.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and operations to investigate quality defects linked to equipment or process reliability.

Desired Qualifications

Formal training in Preventive Maintenance.
A bachelor's degree or technical degree (Bac +2/+3) in industrial maintenance, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field is highly valued.

Description

Your role

We are looking for a Reliability Leader for the Maintenance team, who will report to Maintenance Manager at the Castelgomberto plant. In this role, you will ensure the stability and reliability of production equipment and processes. You will be responsible for coordinating maintenance operations, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance strategies through Planned Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) approaches. This role is critical for ensuring the efficient servicing of plant equipment and the effective management of maintenance teams while adhering to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

What you will do

Maintenance Operations & Strategy: Develop a loss map for production lines and define initiatives to achieve operational targets, with a specific focus on equipment reliability and PM capabilities. Coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance activities, prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient service to production. Accountable for breakdown elimination, and planning and scheduling maintenance.
Team Leadership & Development: Coordinate and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and managing schedules. Develop and coach the technical team, including line operators, in AM-PM methodologies and provide regular training on preventive maintenance routines and root cause analysis.
Performance & Data Management: Contribute to daily operational performance meetings, supporting structured gap analysis and addressing systematic countermeasures. Endure accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and other relevant information. Track and report on maintenance activities, KPIs, and other relevant metrics.
Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Diagnose, repair, and restore production equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, and analyze root causes of failures. Drive M&R (Maintenance & Repair) cost optimization through effective preventive maintenance and spare parts management. Identify and implement technical improvements that enhance equipment performance and reduce losses.
Safety & Compliance: Integrate safety standards into all maintenance activities and ensure compliance when external contractors are on site⁵. Participate in safety audits and promptly address any technical risks. Ensure maintenance and repair activities do not compromise product quality or process integrity.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Cell Leader, Line Leaders, and other plant technical teams to align maintenance strategies with cell objectives. Collaborate with QA and operations to investigate quality defects linked to equipment or process reliability.

Who we are looking for

Education: A Bachelor's degree or technical degree (Bac +2/+3) in industrial maintenance, electrical/mechanical engineering, or a related field is highly valued. A technical certification in mechanical, electrical, or a related field is necessary. Formal training in Preventive Maintenance is also valuable.
Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment is required, with some experience in a supervisory or coordination role. Critical work experience includes previous experience in maintenance, engineering, or reliability within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success in reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment performance is also a key requirement.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems is essential. The candidate must have a deep knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability engineering principles (e.g., MTBF, MTTR), and PM/AM best practices. The role demands strong data analysis and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Leadership & Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial. The ability to coach technical teams and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and safety is also necessary. The candidate must be proactive and results-oriented.

What we offer

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If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

The position will be classified at Level 2 under the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Food Industry, with a salary range of €43,000–€47,000, evaluated in the recruiting iter.

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is essential to the success of our company and the strength of our team. That is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our company

Affinity Petcare is much more than an international petfood company. For over 60 years we have been dedicated to nurturing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands, including Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and others. Currently, we have more than 1,200 professionals working with this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan and London, as well as 4 production sites with which we supply the more than 70 countries where our brands are present.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to make your mark!

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About the Company

Affinity Petcare

Makes dog and cat food across pet nutrition brands

Affinity Petcare makes food for dogs and cats, developing recipes and manufacturing products for pet owners through several consumer brands. Its range includes everyday nutrition and diets adapted to animals' life stages and specific nutritional needs, with products sold under Ultima, Advance, Brekkies and Libra. Veterinary nutritionists, food technologists and quality specialists work on formulations, ingredient selection and product development. Its European factories turn those recipes into packaged foods, with production teams handling ingredients, processing, filling and packaging. Founded in 1963, Affinity has its headquarters in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain, within the Barcelona metropolitan area.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Founded: 1963

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