We're building a pipeline of Maintenance Managers

Role Overview

Are you a visionary engineering leader ready to transform asset reliability, drive zero-harm safety, and steer cutting-edge decarbonization and CAPEX projects? Join Holcim Česko as a Maintenance Manager to lead our Čížkovice plant's long-term technical strategy, modernize asset management culture, and optimize operational performance.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Drive Long-Term Strategy & Culture: Define and execute the plant’s strategic asset management roadmap, transforming operations from reactive maintenance to a proactive, predictive, data-driven reliability culture.
• Lead CAPEX & Decarbonization: Plan and execute capital expenditure projects, modernization, equipment overhauls, and sustainability/decarbonization initiatives on time and within budget.  
• Ensure Zero-Harm Safety & Compliance: Guarantee strict compliance with statutory laws, local building codes, environmental regulations, ISO standards, and Holcim’s Cement Industrial Framework (iCIF).  
• Optimize Asset Reliability & Performance: Oversee daily, annual, and multi-year shutdown plans using SAP (PM/PS) and predictive maintenance tools (CbM, IoT) to maximize equipment availability and MTBF.  
• Manage Budgets & Working Capital: Control plant OPEX and CAPEX budgets, streamline procurement, manage third-party contractors, and optimize spare parts inventory strategies (FMEA/RCA).  
• Develop High-Performing Teams: Empower and mentor maintenance and engineering talent, implementing individual development plans (IDPs) and building a robust succession pipeline. 

Your Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical field.  
• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in heavy industry (cement preferred), with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role such as Maintenance Manager, Capital Investment Manager, or Technical Director.  
• Leadership & Change Management: Proven track record in organizational culture transformation, team empowerment, and negotiating with statutory/regulatory bodies.
• Technical & System Expertise: Proficient in SAP (PM, MM, PS), TIS, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, with solid knowledge of CbM, RCA, and FMEA frameworks.  
• Certifications: Project Management (PMA, PRINCE2) or Condition Monitoring certifications, and SMRP/professional chamber memberships are highly desirable.  
• Language Skills: Fluent Czech/Slovak alongside advanced English (B2/C1).  
• Flexibility: Stress resilience and readiness to travel with flexible working hours to support critical plant operations. 

What We Offer

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

• Time Off: 5 weeks of paid vacation 

• Flexibility: Flexible working hours to help you manage your operational and personal priorities effectively.

Health, Well-being & Lifestyle

• Cafeteria Benefit System: Flexible annual budget to spend as you choose—on healthcare, wellness, sports, culture, travel, or language courses.

• Contribution to Pension Insurance: Financial support to help secure your long-term financial future.

Professional Development & Community

• Strategic Impact & Leadership: Autonomy to lead complex decarbonization, digitalization (AI/smart operations), and CAPEX modernization projects.

• International Environment & Development: Access to global Holcim Group leadership programs, cross-border best practice sharing, and career mobility opportunities.

• On-Site Catering & Perks: Subsidized meals in our company facility with a choice of four main dishes (including options for shift workers), beverage subsidies, and employee discounts on company products.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Professional psychological, legal, and financial support available 24/7 for you and your family.

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.