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Maintenance Director

On-site in Carballeda de Valdeorras·Full-time·Added 17 days ago

CUPA Group

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Carballeda de Valdeorras
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Director-level role.
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
“Formación técnica en Mantenimiento Industrial o similar.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

- Joining a multinational company, a world leader in its sector.

- Possibility of career development at the world leader in slate and in one of the mining companies with the most projection.

- Continuous training.

- Canteen at our facilities, with a daily menu for employees.

- Competitive salary.

At Cupa Group we are committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination based on sex, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or political ideology. Therefore, we evaluate applications for our job offers solely based on knowledge, aptitudes, skills and experience, applying at all times the current regulations relating to gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019 and its implementing regulations.).

The role

Cupa Pizarras is the undisputed world leader in roofing slate. One out of every two slates in the world has come from our quarries in Valdeorras, from where we export to more than 90 countries across five continents.

We extract slate from our quarries and interior mines, and transform it at our production plants in the Valdeorras area, from where we export to the rest of the world. One of the major challenges the Group currently faces is the automation and application of technology and artificial intelligence to the production process. We are fully immersed in an Industry 4.0 project, the "fourth industrial revolution", which will allow us to implement intelligent technologies in our extraction, production, logistics, and transport processes, among others.

In this context of change and industrial revolution, we are looking for a Maintenance Director who, reporting to the Operations Directorate, will have the following functions and responsibilities:

What you'll do

- Define, plan, and optimize the preventive and corrective maintenance strategy, guaranteeing the availability of equipment and facilities.

- Coordinate and supervise the maintenance of heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and production lines, leading the resolution of critical incidents.

- Plan and assign tasks for the maintenance team.

- Control the maintenance budget, performing cost, breakdown, and performance indicator monitoring.

- Participate in the planning and validation of technical and infrastructural investments.

- Guarantee the supply of essential services, compliance with safety standards, and the implementation of a preventive culture.

- Report to management.

Requirements

- Technical training in Industrial Maintenance or similar.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the maintenance of industrial equipment and production lines in multi-center environments.

- Leadership capacity, team management, and results orientation.

- Organized, methodical, analytical person with planning capacity.

- Accustomed to working in demanding industrial environments.

- Interest in innovation and staying updated on new maintenance technologies.

About CUPA Group

CUPA Group is a Spanish industrial group specializing in the production of natural stone, slate, and other construction materials. With a global presence, the company operates quarries and manufacturing facilities, exporting its products worldwide. The group is a leader in the slate sector and has a significant footprint in the construction materials industry.

In Spain, CUPA Group has its headquarters in Madrid and operates several industrial sites, particularly in Galicia, a region known for its slate quarries. The company offers roles in engineering, maintenance, production management, and commercial functions. For international professionals, CUPA Group provides opportunities to work in a traditional yet globally oriented industry, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence and sustainability.

Founded: 1960
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Galicia
Website: cupagroup.com

Good to know if you are moving

CUPA Group is a Spanish company with its global headquarters in Madrid, offering a centralized base for operations.
The company has significant operations in Galicia, a region with a strong industrial heritage, providing opportunities in mining and production.
International professionals may find roles in engineering, maintenance, and commercial areas, with a focus on traditional manufacturing.
The group emphasizes sustainability and innovation in natural stone production, which could appeal to professionals interested in eco-friendly construction materials.
Working at CUPA Group offers exposure to a global supply chain and international markets, given its worldwide distribution network.

All open roles at CUPA Group