Utility Manager

Ciner Glass Belgium; Lommel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

20 holiday days

12 ADV days

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Ciner Glass Belgium is seeking an experienced Utility Manager to lead our Utilities department, ensure reliable operation of all utility systems, and drive continuous improvement in a state-of-the-art glass plant in Lommel. You will manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and leaders, and translate strategy into shop-floor actions.

The role combines technical continuity, project leadership, budget oversight and collaboration across production, maintenance and QA, with a strong

Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent in a technical discipline relevant to industrial utilities.
• Strong leadership experience in a technical environment.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure and utility systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead a multidisciplinary Utilities team of engineers, leaders and technicians.
• Ensure continuity of department through workforce planning and onboarding.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of utility systems.
• Lead technical projects, evaluations and KPI monitoring.
• Prepare budgets, purchasing and monthly reports.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance and other departments.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budget management

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Communication

SAP

Budgeting & procurement

Safety & reliability

Multicultural collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree with extensive senior industry experience

Outils

SAP

Maintenance software

Digital systems

Description du poste

As Utility Manager at Ciner Glass Belgium, you play a key role in ensuring the reliable and optimal operation of all utility systems that keep our state-of-the-art glass manufacturing plant running. With your technical expertise and leadership, you and your team ensure the continuity of our production while helping to build a strong, future-focused Utilities department.

Do you have a passion for technology and people management, and are you ready to help build something completely new?

Then you might just be the Flessenier we are looking for.

Core Responsibilities & Main Tasks

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a multidisciplinary Utilities team consisting of engineers, team leaders and technicians, with a focus on mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Ensure structured workforce and capacity planning to safeguard the continuity of the department
• Select and onboard new team members
• Identify training and development needs and actively support further knowledge building within the department
• Create clear responsibilities, strong collaboration and ownership within the team
• Translate management decisions and company objectives into concrete actions for the teams on the shop floor

Technical Continuity & Maintenance

• Take responsibility for the preventive and corrective maintenance of utility systems that are essential to our production processes
• Monitor the reliability, availability and optimal performance of technical installations
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Monitor and follow up on the assembly of new installations, relocations, overhauls and technical modifications
• Oversee system protocols, access rights and password management within the department
• Ensure accurate technical documentation, archiving and confidential handling of process information
• Contribute to internal and external audits

Projects, Investments & Optimisation

• Lead and follow up on technical projects within Utilities, ensuring scope, timing, quality and results are achieved
• Prepare and evaluate investment proposals, including cost, risk and feasibility analyses
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, energy efficiency and process optimisation
• Conduct data-driven evaluations and translate insights into concrete improvement actions
• Monitor relevant KPIs and take timely corrective action when performance or processes require adjustment
• Continuously identify opportunities to make installations, processes and ways of working more efficient and reliable

Budget, Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Prepare, manage and monitor the annual budget for the Utilities department
• Manage and coordinate purchasing requirements for technical materials, spare parts and tools
• Prepare and analyse monthly reports on activities, performance, costs and improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain effective collaboration with Production, Maintenance and other internal departments
• Participate in company and management meetings and translate relevant decisions into actions within the department
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
• Report to the Technical Director on performance, key risks, investments, projects, maintenance activities and optimisation opportunities
• Closely monitor agreed target completion dates, identify delays or potential delays at an early stage, and clearly report the required corrective actions

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineer, a related technical discipline is preferred. A Bachelor's degree may be considered where supported by extensive and relevant senior-level industrial experience
• Strong technical knowledge of utility systems; experience with or knowledge of HVAC is required
• At least 7-10 years of experience in a technical leadership role, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• The candidate must be capable of understanding and managing critical industrial electrical infrastructure, including MV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and electrical interfaces with major utility equipment
• Proven experience in people management and in leading and developing technical teams
• Experience with budget management, inventory management and technical purchasing processes
• Good knowledge of preventive maintenance plans and maintenance systems
• Experience with SAP, maintenance software and other relevant digital systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical and operational data into concrete actions
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to set priorities within a 24/7 technical environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build connections across different departments, cultures and organisational levels
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
• Fluent communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and spoken
• Hands-on, decisive and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement

Why Ciner Glass?

• Competitive salary package
• 20 holiday days
• 12 additional paid leave days (ADV)
• Health insurance
• Group insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Opportunities for growth and professional development through training and education
• Additional benefits that grow with your career

Are you a freelancer and available immediately? You are also welcome to join us on a temporary basis to take on this role.

Will you be our new 'flessenier'?