Senior Maintenance Manager

Maersk Container Industry Qingdao is currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager of Production Dept, with reference to the head of Production Dept.

We offer you a challenging and exciting job in a well-established international company with good career opportunity and great many career paths, both for generalists and for specialists in a wide array of fields.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Vision
 Lead the consolidation of Maintenance Planning, Engineering, and Execution teams.
 Develop and execute the 5-year roadmap: Improve Maintenance work efficiency gains and NVA (Non-Value-Added) reduction.
 Champion the shift to Predictive Maintenance and Industry 4.0 solutions to maximize asset uptime.
2. Operational Maintenance
 Ensure 100% compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards (Target: Zero LTI).
 Ensure high equipment reliability and OEE performance in alignment with production targets.
 Own the maintenance budget (OPEX) and ensure alignment with production targets (e.g., SCU &SCI 7.5min takt time).
 Establish and enforce Asset Protection and Loss Prevention protocols.
 Manage CAPEX projects for critical equipment upgrades.
 Further develop the Process Excellence team and support the production efficiency improvement of the Production Department.
3. Digitalization & Maintenance System
 Standardize maintenance dashboards and KPIs using digital visualization tools – BI report.
 Leverage IoT, sensors, and data analytics for early fault detection and root cause analysis.
4. People Leadership & Development
 Lead the cultural shift from "Mechanical Experts" to "Mechatronics Leaders".
 Implement TPM Pillars: Focus on Autonomous Maintenance (Operator Led) and Focused Improvement.
 Manage the talent pipeline: Eliminate low-performing HC, recruit high-potential talent, and close the skills gap in automation/robotics.
5. Continuous Improvement
• Drive root cause elimination instead of repeated firefighting.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Optimize spare parts inventory management and procurement strategies.
Benchmark against industry leaders (Toyota, Bosch, Lighthouse Factories) to adopt best practices.

We are looking for a candidate with

1. Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering or related field or German-style apprenticeship approved by GCC.
2. Experience:
• 7–10 years in industrial maintenance, at least 3 years in managerial role.
• Proven track record in automation projects, MES, and Industry 4.0 applications.
• Experience in TPM deployment and predictive maintenance implementation.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS/EAM, MES, robotics, PLCs, and industrial IoT.
3. Certifications (preferred):
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, TPM, Reliability Engineering, PMP.
4. Languages: English (fluent), Chinese (advantage).
5. Competencies
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to manage complexity and prioritize under pressure.
• High communication skills for cross-cultural teams (China, Denmark, global stakeholders).

MCIQ is located in Chengyang District, Qingdao, a renowned coastal city of eastern China. We occupy an area of more than 420,000 m2. The factory started reefer container production in 1998, reefer machine production is 2005, and now has an annual capacity of more than 45,000 reefer containers.
We focus on: Second to none service to the customer; Our employees; Innovation (design, processes, and materials); Sustainability (HSSE and CSR) with special focus on a safe working environment; Understanding and living our Values and Principles of Conduct.

Maersk Container Industry is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing different perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We are committed to accommodating your needs during the application and hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodations to use our website, apply for a position, or perform a job, please contact us.

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