Maintenance Director (M/W)
Location: Brussels area, Belgium
Reference: 25.123
FIT in NETWORK® is actively seeking a Maintenance Director with lean management skills and experience managing at least 50 employees in organizations with an annual turnover above €100M. The role is not linked to a specific client assignment at this stage but aims to identify managers interested in future discussions and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a maintenance organization of 50–100 employees, including technicians, engineers, and supervisors.
Develop team capabilities by implementing coaching programs and ensuring succession planning.
Oversee subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and contractual compliance.
Define and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies aligned with production goals.
Optimize budgets, resources, and spare parts management.
Drive lean management initiatives including 5S, TPM, continuous improvement, and KPI tracking (OEE, MTBF, MTTR).
Support capital projects ensuring maintainability and reliability of new equipment.
Apply strong process knowledge to troubleshoot, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.
Ensure compliance with HSE standards and industry best practices.
Implement and leverage ERP/TMS systems for maintenance planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Track, report and act on maintenance KPIs driving accountability and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Engineering degree, preferably in Mechanics or other technical field.
10+ years of experience in process industries with continuous activities.
Proven experience managing at least 50 employees in organizations with an annual turnover above €100M.
Solid experience implementing lean management principles and driving operational excellence programs.
Experience with ERP and TMS Systems; IBM Maximo/SAP PM is a plus.
Fluency in English (spoken and written); French and/or Dutch is a plus.
Operational mindset, critical and organised with reflective behaviour; participatory management, leader in driving teams; open minded and results-oriented.
Application
Interested candidates should send an English CV and a short introduction to contact@fitin-network.com with reference 25.123 – “Maintenance Director”.
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