Maintenance and Capex Manager (m/f/d) | Wössingen, Germany

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world, employing more than 70,000 people at 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products used extensively in the build environment, infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects across the globe. Our CRH Central and Eastern Europe division operates in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Germany and Switzerland, playing a crucial role in CRH’s global presence and growth strategy.

We are now looking for an experienced, strategic and results‑oriented Maintenance and Capex Manager to lead the technical future of our operations. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will take overall responsibility for maintenance excellence, capital investments and the long‑term technological development of the plant.

In this role, you will

• Lead the maintenance function, ensuring maximum plant availability, reliability and operational performance while maintaining optimum cost efficiency.
• Take full responsibility for the planning, execution and successful delivery of all CAPEX projects, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Contribute to the long‑term business strategy and investment roadmap for the site.
• Lead, develop and inspire a large maintenance organisation and project team, creating a culture of accountability, growth and continuous improvement.
• Manage external contractors and ensure the highest standards of safety and execution across maintenance and investment activities.
• Drive technical innovation through equipment optimisation, process improvements and implementation of new technologies.
• Develop technical concepts and solutions that secure the long‑term competitiveness and technological advancement of the plant.
• Lead major projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery against timeline, budget and quality objectives.
• Further develop automation and process control systems to enhance efficiency and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and fire protection regulations while promoting a culture of operational excellence.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for an accomplished technical leader who combines strong engineering expertise with strategic thinking, commercial awareness and exceptional people leadership capabilities.

You will bring

• A degree in Process Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.
• Significant experience within a manufacturing, industrial or process‑driven environment.
• Proven success in maintenance management and the delivery of complex capital investment projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate and inspire high‑performing teams.
• Deep technical knowledge combined with expertise in modern maintenance methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong analytical capabilities, business acumen and a results‑oriented approach.
• A proactive mindset with excellent conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and ideally SAP.
• Fluent German and very good English language skills, both written and spoken.

What CRH offers you

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive secondary benefits.
• A significant contribution to your pension plan.
• Health and wellness programmes.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organisation.

Equal Opportunity

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.