About the role
The Technical Manager leads a team that drives end-to-end technical performance in the area of asset management, assuring maximum value creation as part of the site's master plan. The job holder will work with the PLT (Plant Leadership Team) and global functions: Asset Management, Engineering, Process Innovation, and COEs for the plant in Zundert (Netherlands) and Malle (Belgium).
With this team, the technical manager will drive the reliability of equipment while gradually implementing standard processes that will generate greater efficiency and capacity of existing assets.
Key responsibilities include
While supporting the core operations teams in the daily operations, the technical manager and the team will develop and deploy a roadmap towards excellence in asset management. which will unlock additional capacity in the factory and optimize costs. The focus on local standardization, leveraging internal best practices, and implementation of BC's latest standards and technologies will bring the factory to the next level.
- Setting and adhering to the budget for all Asset and facility-related spend for the site
- Building a high-performing team and formalizing long term development and succession plans
- Manage capex projects according to the available standards in coordination with suppliers, global functions, and the operational streams
- Holds the accountability for the engineering master plan and executes line & asset-related technical improvements in line with BC's asset management policies and global standards
- Leads standardization of maintenance procedures (planning & resources), asset life cycle management, M & R (Maintenance and Reliability) intelligence systems and drives the digitization journey
- Manages the capabilities development plan of his/her team while aiming for world-class cost control, zero breakdowns, and ensuring permanent compliance with food safety, environmental, food safety, and quality measures.
- Assures business continuity, leads the site's carbon footprint reduction program, and reduces energy costs (optimal use of utilities and technology)
- Participates in technology platforms & share equipment related knowledge to foster standardization and efficiency
- Oversees the execution of maintenance for utilities equipment, in line with suppliers’ recommendations, and BC global standards while adhering to local legislation
- Oversees the execution of maintenance on facilities (buildings, roads, security, waste flows, etc.) while assuring people's safety and food safety on-site
About you
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or similar
- Experience with lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar operating systems
- Experience in Project Portfolio Management
- Knowledge and experience in digital systems supporting maintenance and engineering
- Comfortable working with Microsoft and Google applications
- Fluency Dutch plus English required
- Travel requirements: only from time to time to participate in international and regional meetings
- 5+ years’ experience leading and managing large teams
- Has lead maintenance and engineering departments
- Technically astute and understands various types of equipment, systems and facilities.
- Understands all aspects of product manufacturing and operational protocols (e.g. GMP, HACCP, etc.)
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills both upward and downward
- Works well under pressure, enabling his/her team to thrive under all circumstances
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Comfortable with managing positive change
- Self-starter and results-driven mindset
This role takes technical responsibility for the two plants and can be located in Zundert (NL) or Malle (BE).