Maintenance Manager

NV Snack Food Poco Loco; Roeselare; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

11 ADV days

Seniority days

Hospitalization & dental insurance

Extensive training opportunities

Benefits at Work platform

Job summary

Paulig is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance execution at the Roeselare site in Belgium. You will drive safe, efficient maintenance, translate plans into action, and align daily work with business goals and continuous improvement.

You will empower teams, set clear targets, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure reliable technical performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Experience in manufacturing; food industry experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Familiar with MS Office and CMMS software.
• Strong leadership, communication and people skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance execution team to perform at their best.
• Set objectives for the maintenance team and translate priorities into targets.
• Own the execution of preventive maintenance with team leaders.
• Validate maintenance planning and steer daily execution.
• Ensure timely actions for urgent technical issues.
• Monitor safety, quality and compliance of maintenance work with leaders.
• Review contractor work and service performance.
• Communicate progress against the maintenance plan.
• Debrief after major issues and follow up actions.
• Develop the maintenance team with team leaders.
• Ensure information flow between maintenance and stakeholders.
• Contribute to audits like FSSC, ISO 14001 and BRC and health/safety requirements.
• Track indicators: availability, waste, budget vs plan, MTTR.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electromechanical engineering

Team motivation

Fluent English

Fluent Dutch

Communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

Job description

About the role

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour, and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts and careers that matter.

Now we’re looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our technical department and help us shape the future of food and beverages. You will be based in Roeselare, Belgium and report to the Technical Engineering Manager.

Your role in the blend As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the safe, efficient and compliant execution of maintenance activities at our Roeselare site.

You will empower the maintenance teams to deliver strong results, while ensuring that day-to-day activities are aligned with our business objectives, safety standards and continuous improvement ambitions.

You will play a key role in translating maintenance plans into effective execution. Together with the team leaders and other stakeholders across the organization, you will ensure smooth operations, strong communication and reliable technical performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance execution team, creating an environment in which people can perform at their best.
• Set clear objectives for the maintenance team and translate broader company priorities into concrete maintenance targets.
• Take ownership of the execution of preventive maintenance activities together with the team leaders.
• Validate maintenance planning and steer its daily execution.
• Ensure appropriate short-term actions are taken when urgent technical issues arise.
• Monitor the quality, safety and compliance of maintenance work in close cooperation with the team leaders.
• Follow up on work carried out by external contractors and review their service performance.
• Monitor progress against the maintenance plan and ensure clear communication on execution.
• Organize debriefings after major technical issues and ensure appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Evaluate and further develop the maintenance execution team together with the team leaders.
• Safeguard an effective flow of information between maintenance execution and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to compliance with relevant audit requirements, including FSSC, ISO 14001 and BRC, as well as quality, health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Follow technical performance indicators such as technical availability, waste, safety compliance, budget versus plan, wrench time and MTTR.
• Act as a role model for Paulig’s guiding principles and foster a learning and continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

• You hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• You preferably have at least 5 years of experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is important, while experience in the food industry is considered an advantage.
• You have strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• You are familiar with MS Office and maintenance management/CMMS software.
• You combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills and a people-oriented approach.
• You know how to motivate a team, set clear expectations and drive results.
• You are an effective communicator who can collaborate smoothly with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• You have a clear service-oriented mindset.
• You are fluent in the local language and English.

What we offer

• A purpose‑driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture.
• Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning, and development programs.
• A passionate team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration.
• A competitive salary supplemented with a wide range of benefits: meal vouchers, group insurance, 11 ADV days, seniority days, hospitalization & dental insurance, extensive training opportunities, as well as a Benefits at Work platform.
• Every year, a relaxing team‑building event takes place with your department.
• You can have your packages delivered to the Paulig Bring me box.
• We provide fresh fruit and fresh soup daily.
• We offer a movement program in collaboration with a sports club.
• We work with a specialized organization to support mental well‑being.
• You can purchase our products at attractive discounts in our Paulig shop.

About Paulig

Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex, Poco Loco and Zanuy, among others. In 2025, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.39 billion. Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2,700 employees in 13 different countries united by the purpose 'For a life full of flavour'. Paulig Group. At Paulig, we believe every meal counts. As an international player in the food and beverage industry and as a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter. Paulig is a family‑owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; Tex Mex, coffee, Asian food, snacks and spices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Conimex, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 1,39 billion in 2025. The company has over 2700 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose “For a life full of flavour”. Read more: www.pauliggroup.com Join Paulig – For a life full of flavour.

Interested? Join us on our journey to build a flavourful and more sustainable future.