Group Operations Asset Care Leader

Mission

Is Plant Maintenance Management your core expertise and do you have the experience and the ambition to drive to the next level the way we manage Plant Maintenance across our production units spread in 50 countries worldwide?

In this role you will be part of our international operational excellence team based in Belgium. The job is based in our HQ in Belgium (close to Brussels). 30% travel is foreseen.

The Group Operations Asset Care Leader role is a key role within the Puratos organization. In this position, you will make sure we have maintenance and reliability programs in place to improve the technical reliability of the production lines and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness ( OEE ) .

You will report to the Group Engineering Director (Matrix) & to the Group Operational Excellence Program Manager.

Key accountabilities

In this role, you will:

• Optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Support local sites to reduce breakdown time, improve reliability of assets (production lines & utilities) and reduce Total Cost of Ownership.
• Further develop and deploy the global Plant Maintenance strategy
• Define/implement Plant Maintenance capability building plan with skills requirements and development path for all levels across the organisation.
• Evaluate Asset ( Production, Packaging line & Utilities) performance and utilization by implementing tools & methods. Also, coach and support the local plants.
• Keep up to date with latest technical/technological evolution in asset care in the food industry.
• Develop standard specifications and design recommendations for equipment such as compressors, pumps, valves and packaging equipment.

Who are we looking for ?

• Bachelor / Master degree in Sciences, ideally Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent by experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance and/or engineering on international scale
• Knowledge of CMMS (SAP PM is a plus)
• Good knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, OEE, FMEA, TPM
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and developing remote and virtual teams with white and blue collars within Operations arena
• Ability to drive solutions to complex technical issues.
• Agility, resilience and tolerance for ambiguity and change.
• Fluency in English both orally and in writing is a minimum. Spanish is a plus.
• You are flexible to travel up to 30% of the time (trips of some days to some weeks mainly between Belgium , Europe, US and then globally)

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Company car
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

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