About Imperial

Imperial Brands Reemtsma is a global, and innovative company that employs 26,000 people worldwide and operates in 119 markets. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.
In Germany, we are headquartered in Hamburg and are the second largest tobacco company. Our national sales and marketing functions are active in eleven markets, and our factory in Langenhagen near Hanover with around 700 employees is an important production site. Our factory is the main source for the German market and 80 other markets worldwide. With a portfolio that includes internationally renowned brands such as Gauloises, West, Davidoff and JPS. As we move forward, our consumers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building successful Next Generation Products such as myblu and skruf.

The Role

We are looking for a Technical Manager (m/f/d) for our factory in Langenhagen.  

As a key member of the local management team, you will report to our Factory Manager in Langenhagen and be the leading technical expert for technical issues at our site. You will directly manage 15 employees and be responsible for the technical department, which comprises 90 colleagues.

Your Tasks

• You will lead, plan and monitor the Engineering, Maintenance, Facility Management and Energy areas of our site and be responsible for optimal resource planning with a budget of more than 30 million euros
• You will be responsible for driving our Triple Zero Agenda and for continuously improving the safety record and promoting a culture where safety is paramount
• You will be responsible for the implementation of projects and investment planning at our site, according to a defined time and budget framework and in compliance with all safety standards
• Together with the factory management team, you will develop strategies to achieve the goals and further develop the automation in our factory
• You will be a key member of the Global Engineering community as access point to OEM and subject matter experts
• You will also be responsible for the management and professional development of your employees and for drawing up and ensuring succession plans
• Working with local unions and employee representatives on relevant issues, including ensuring effective management of labor issues
• You work in an environment of continuous improvement and you are in close contact with international colleagues as part of regional and global projects
• You are responsible for creating strategic maintenance and servicing plans
• You will have overall responsibility for the external service providers at our site

Your Education & Experiences:

• You have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to challenge the status quo and drive change and operational excellence
• You have a degree in (industrial) engineering or an equivalent qualification
• You have at least three years of professional experience in a similar position and have management experience
• You are familiar with facility management and energy in the production environment and have experience in implementing 'Net Zero' targets
• You have knowledge of change management and the application of LEAN methods such as FMEA, DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen and have experience in project management
• You have a good knowledge of health and safety. Proof of a NEBOSH certificate (or equivalent) is an advantage
• You have a willingness to continuously improve our consumer-oriented business and the skills of employees and yourself
• In addition to a very good command of German, you also have a good command of English
• A solution-oriented and structured way of working, paired with a hands-on mentality and very good communication skills round off your profile

What we offer:

• We live an open and collegial corporate culture that enables you to help shape processes in a modern and international working environment and to contribute your own ideas
• Look forward to an above-average salary with additional performance-related bonus payments
• Take advantage of our further training opportunities and develop yourself further as part of your personal career path with soft skills training as well as methodological and specialist training
• Secure your future with an excellent company pension scheme
• A good work-life balance and other company benefits, such as free e-charging stations, a job bike, fitness offers and a Germany ticket for public transport are a matter of course for us

Next Steps:

Please apply online and send us your detailed application.