Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance team at LUFRA's production facilities in Lushnjë, ensuring that production, packaging and utility equipment operate safely, efficiently and continuously.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, organise and supervise the maintenance team, assigning daily tasks and shifts.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimise breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain dairy processing equipment such as pasteurizers, homogenisers, separators, CIP systems and packaging lines.
• Oversee utilities including refrigeration, steam boilers and compressed air.
• Manage spare‑parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers and external contractors.
• Document all work in maintenance logs or systems.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to minimise downtime and support equipment installations, upgrades and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene and food‑safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO).

Required profile

• Degree or technical education in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial maintenance or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in dairy, food or FMCG manufacturing.
• At least 2 years in a team‑leader or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Good understanding of industrial safety protocols and food‑safety requirements.
• Leadership, communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Availability for on‑call support in case of urgent breakdowns.
• Fluent in Albanian; working knowledge of technical English is an advantage.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Electrical systems maintenance
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• PLC‑controlled machinery
• Technical drawing interpretation

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Formal employment contract and social insurance
• Professional training and career development
• Opportunity to grow with a leading, expanding Albanian company