Global Maintenance Program Lead

allnex; Drogenbos; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Career growth opportunities

Diverse, multicultural environment

Job summary

allnex is seeking a Global Maintenance Program Lead to transform maintenance across our worldwide manufacturing network. You will deploy AMP, partner with regional and site leaders, and drive standardized approaches to improve asset reliability and reduce costs.

This strategic role delivers measurable business impact through governance, KPI reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration, promoting a culture of reliability and continuous improvement across diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Manager in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Regional or multi-site maintenance leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global rollout and execution of AMP across all regions.
• Drive program adoption, monitor milestones, achieve cost savings targets.
• Own maintenance methodologies (RCM, ECC, BAA, BEC) globally.
• Establish and maintain global maintenance standards and governance.
• Collaborate with regional leaders and senior management for alignment.
• Develop KPI-driven reporting for maintenance performance and financial impact.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and drive data-based decisions.
• Lead performance management to meet global targets and timelines.
• Promote reliability culture and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Build capability through training, coaching, and change management.

Skills

Program & project management

Maintenance leadership

RCM

ECC

BAA

BEC

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

For a sneak peek into life at allnex site, don’t miss our manufacturing Operator Movie!

Position Overview

Lead the transformation to world-class maintenance across our global manufacturing network.

We are looking for a highly driven Global Maintenance Program Lead to lead the deployment and continuous improvement of allnex Maintenance Program (AMP). In this strategic role, you will partner with regional leaders, site leaders and site maintenance leads and teams worldwide to implement standardized maintenance methodologies, improve asset reliability, optimize maintenance costs, and drive sustainable operational excellence.

As the global owner of maintenance standards and best practices, you will play a key role in delivering measurable business impact, including significant cost savings and performance improvements across multiple manufacturing sites.

If you are passionate about maintenance excellence, reliability, and leading global transformation programs that deliver measurable business impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the global rollout and execution of the allnex Maintenance Program (AMP) globally across all regions.
• Drive program adoption, monitor progress against milestones, and ensure achievement of business objectives and cost savings targets.
• Serve as the global owner of key maintenance methodologies, including:
  • Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Equipment Criticality Classification (ECC)
  • Bad Actor Analysis (BAA)
  • Basic Equipment Care (BEC)
• Establish and maintain global maintenance standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across all sites.
• Collaborate with regional leaders, plant maintenance teams, and senior management to ensure alignment and successful program execution.
• Develop KPI-driven reporting systems to monitor maintenance performance, reliability, and financial impact.
• Analyze operational data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive data-based decision making.
• Lead performance management processes to ensure global targets and timelines are achieved.
• Promote a culture of reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Build organizational capability through training, coaching, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and change management activities.
• Support the organization’s journey toward world-class maintenance performance by implementing maintenance excellence standards globally.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Regional or multi-site maintenance leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Strong program and project management skills, with experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of maintenance and reliability methodologies, including RCM, ECC, BAA, and BEC.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence, standardization, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs, identify trends, and translate data into actionable improvement plans.
• Experience implementing governance frameworks and driving compliance with global standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Experience leading change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including interaction with senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities, including methodologies such as 5 Whys.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, regions, and functional teams in a global environment.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!

www.allnex.com