Maintenance Manager in Casella, Italia

As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the maintenance function of one of our main manufacturing plant in Italy, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of production and facility equipment. Reporting directly to the Plant Director, you will play a key leadership role in developing maintenance strategies, driving operational performance, and supporting plant modernization initiatives in a dynamic industrial environment. The role is based at our production site in Casella (GE) and requires close collaboration with local and international stakeholders as well as external suppliers and service providers.

WHO ARE WE

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe. With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do. Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARDS

We're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. Through our Horizon 2030 strategy we're evolving into a more disciplined, high-performing global Group — and we're looking for talented people who want to contribute to this long-term strategic journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies that maximize equipment reliability, plant availability, safety, and operational performance. You will lead the maintenance team, manage maintenance budgets, and contribute to continuous improvement and modernization projects, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and coordinate all maintenance activities, including preventive, predictive, corrective, emergency, and extraordinary maintenance
• Ensure the reliability and efficiency of production and facility equipment, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions
• Develop and implement maintenance plans, procedures, and performance monitoring systems
• Identify equipment reliability issues, prioritize interventions, and allocate resources effectively
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate external suppliers and technical service providers
• Lead plant modernization and technological improvement initiatives aligned with business strategy
• Oversee plant modifications and layout changes, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, analyze performance trends, and drive continuous improvement actions
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, legal requirements, inspections, certifications, and regulatory obligations
• Manage the maintenance budget and support cost optimization initiatives
• Research and evaluate new technologies, equipment, and maintenance best practices
• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence

ABOUT YOU

• Technical degree or Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related fields)
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing maintenance teams and coordinating external contractors and suppliers
• Strong knowledge of maintenance methodologies, equipment reliability, and industrial plant operations
• Experience in maintenance planning, budgeting, and performance management
• Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory requirements applicable to industrial facilities
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain functions
• Proactive mindset, flexibility, and strong continuous improvement orientation
• Experience in multinational organizations and in the plastics industry is considered a plus
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a gross annual salary range of €48.600 – €60.800, level Quadro according to “Gomma Plastica Industria” Italian CLA, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual Bonus Plan
• Hybrid working flexibility according to company needs.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team
• Tailored leadership and professional development opportunities to support your growth
• Exposure to international projects and stakeholders
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence and plant transformation initiatives
• A culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

The pay range above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

HOW WE WELCOME YOU

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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Our purpose is to provide solutions to global water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. As a world leader in solutions, we build healthier and more sustainable cities, with smarter and more efficient agriculture and infrastructure, improving the quality of life around the world. EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) is the second largest division within Aliaxis based on revenue and size. We are a customer focused, innovative provider of safe and sustainable solutions for our customers’ needs in building, infrastructure, and industry segments. Our manufacturing, supply-chain and distribution centers reach across Europe, they also provide services and support to the Middle East and Africa to fulfill customer expectations. Aliaxis EMEA is the company behind the iconic and trusted brands such as Nicoll, Jimten, Friatec and FIP, as well as many others.