HHiring Reality
← Picnic

Maintenance Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager (m/w/d)

Picnic
Location
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a comparable technical/analytical field
  • 5+ years of professional experience in maintenance, operational strategy, continuous improvement, or process engineering
  • Strong interest in automation, robotics, and technical maintenance systems
  • Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen, ideally in an automated high-volume environment
  • Very good analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau, Excel, Sheets, or SQL
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to influence across departments
What the job really is

As a Maintenance Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager, you will oversee the performance and ongoing development of material-handling systems and maintenance processes at a new fulfillment center in Berlin/Brandenburg. Your role involves hands-on leadership of the maintenance team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes through data analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards while collaborating across various departments.

Benefits
  • 30 vacation days per year (based on a 40-hour work week)
  • Free daily breakfast and lunch or dinner at the fulfillment center, along with snacks and fruit
  • Access to exclusive employee discounts (Corporate Benefits) for travel, technology, and more
  • Professional support for mental health through OpenUp
  • Opportunities for personal project ownership and testing new ideas
  • Participation in team-building events like annual ski trips and celebrations
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on strategic leadership rather than daily technical detail management may not suit all candidates
  • Role involves significant cross-departmental collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills
Job score3.2/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Picnic?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.