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

Picnic · Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

Posted 12 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 days
Picnic's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Picnic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Picnic
low
0 stale, 4 reposted of 312 open
Hiring momentum
403 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Picnic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Picnic.

About this role

As the Maintenance Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead the maintenance value stream in a new hybrid Fulfilment Center, focusing on the performance and continuous development of automated equipment and maintenance processes. Your role involves strategic ownership of operational efficiency, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and acting as a key interface between various teams to ensure high equipment availability and adherence to safety standards.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Picnic as an employer.

What you need

  • Master’s degree (MSc) in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience focused on maintenance, operational strategy, continuous improvement, or process engineering
  • Strong interest in, or exposure to, automation, robotics, and facility maintenance systems
  • Proven track record in applying Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen frameworks in high-volume, automated environments
  • High analytical proficiency, with strong capability in data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, SQL)
  • Fluency in English

Nice to have

  • German is a strong plus
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive high-level initiatives

What you get

  • Company car (with private use) and 'Lease-a-Bike' program
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • Fresh, free breakfasts and lunches every day
  • Opportunities for independent project management and specialized trainings
  • Contribution to sustainability through a 100% electric fleet
  • Tools for success including a laptop and phone

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Focus on maintenance and continuous improvement in a new Fulfilment Center may involve establishing processes from scratch
  • Role requires a strong analytical background and experience in high-volume environments

Summarised from Picnic's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Picnic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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