First Line Manager Maintenance

Vans; Sint-Niklaas; Sur place; EUR 46 771 - 58 464; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

50% discount VF Brands

Meal and eco-cheques

Pension plan & health cover

Bike Leasing options

Free onsite parking

Résumé du poste

VF Corporation is recruiting a First Line Manager Maintenance for its Sint-Niklaas Distribution Centre and Offices. You will lead a team of technicians and subcontractors, ensuring reliable operation of automated systems and adherence to safety standards.

You will plan daily maintenance, coordinate with the Head of Maintenance & Facility, and drive continuous improvement and a safe, environmentally responsible workplace at the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance with mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Strong communication and leadership to guide a team.
• Safety-focused with troubleshooting skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily maintenance activities and ensure preventive and corrective work is completed safely and on time.
• Support operators, technicians and subcontractors in solving technical issues and following the maintenance plan.
• Guide and motivate the maintenance team and promote teamwork across the site.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance tasks, overhauls and improvement projects.
• Develop team skills and career growth within VF.
• Use spare parts and resources efficiently to keep equipment running.
• Prepare work permits and coordinate subcontractors involved in maintenance activities.
• Handle administrative follow-up and report updates to the Maintenance & Facility Manager.
• Create clear procedures, instructions, manuals and dashboards for daily operations.

Connaissances

Experience in maintenance

Leadership

Communication skills

Pragmatic problem-solving

Shift work experience

Formation

Degree in Electromechanics/Automation

Outils

PCS7

TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Description du poste

First Line Manager Maintenance

Location: Sint-Niklaas Distribution Centre and Offices

Company: VF Corporation - The Global fashion and apparel organisation! At VF, we power iconic lifestyle brands such as "The North Face", Timberland, Vans, Eastpak, Kipling and more. Our Distribution Centre in Sint Niklaas is one of the most advanced and automated in Europe, supporting millions of consumers every year. Join our team of passionate 750+ colleagues in Belgium and help us keep our operations running smoothly.

Let’s talk about the role. As Maintenance First Line Manager, you lead a team of technicians, engineers and subcontractors to ensure the reliability of our automated systems. You plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities and solve complex issues within our ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval System). Together with the Head of Maintenance & Facility, you will work on innovation and continuous improvement, playing a key role as well in promoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace across the site.

How you will make a difference

• Lead daily maintenance activities, making sure all preventive and corrective work on mechanical and electrical systems is completed safely and on time.
• Support operators, technicians and subcontractors by helping them solve technical issues and follow the maintenance plan.
• Guide and motivate your team, promoting good communication and teamwork across the site.
• Take part in scheduled maintenance tasks, such as overhauls and improvement projects, following the agreed planning and standards.
• Develop your team’s skills, helping them grow and build their careers within VF.
• Use spare parts and resources efficiently to keep equipment running reliably and maintain high site performance.
• Prepare work permits and coordinate subcontractors involved in maintenance activities.
• Handle the administrative follow‑up of all technical work and report updates to the Maintenance & Facility Manager.
• Create clear procedures, instructions, manuals and dashboards that support daily operations and track team performance.

Skills for Success

• Must have Experience in a maintenance role with exposure to mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Strong Communication skills and the ability to lead, motivate and guide a team.
• A pragmatic, problem‑solving approach and ability to support troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to work safely, including at heights (up to approx 25m).
• Willingness to work in shifts patterns (mon‑thu 6-14 / 14-22, Fri 6-13 / 13/20).

Nice to have

• Experience with automated systems (ASRS) or large-scale machinery.
• Knowledge of systems such as PCS7, TIA Portal, Siemens S7 or similar.
• Ability to make minor PLC Adjustments or diagnose issues.
• Degree or qualification in Electromechanics, Automation or a related field.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

We strive to create a culture of belonging where everyone feels respected, connected and free to bring their true selves to work. Diversity strenghtens how we innovate and work together.

What’s in for you

• We invest in your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• A supportive, feedback‑based culture build on respect and integrity.
• An international and inclusive environment.
• 50% discount on all VF Brands.
• Meal and eco‑cheques.
• Pension plan & health cover.
• Bike Leasing options.
• Free onsite parking and transportation allowance.
• Complimentary hot drinks and inviting break‑out areas.

Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Belgium is required for Non‑EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit may not be considered.

Hiring Range

€46,771.20 EUR - €58,464.00 EUR annually

VF Diversity Vision Statement

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].

VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories, and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long‑term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motifprotégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveauAA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à [e-mail] VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].