Maintenance Manager

Job ID: 8050 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Workplace Type: On-site

Location: Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Reports to: Technical Manager

Your Role

As a Maintenance Manager, you will take the lead in ensuring that both our production equipment and facilities operate at their best — safely, reliably, and sustainably. You will lead and coach a skilled maintenance and facility team, champion continuous improvement, and play a vital role in shaping the future of our site.

In this position, you will not only oversee processes, but you will also help drive them forward. From innovation in equipment technology to optimizing energy usage, you will collaborate closely with both internal and external partners to find the smartest solutions. If you are motivated by progress, passionate about leading people and committed to operational excellence, then we would love to welcome you to our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Maintenance & Facility team, supporting individual growth through structured development plans.
• Operational Excellence: Coordinate and oversee all maintenance and facility activities, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance at every step.
• Strategic Projects: Drive key projects including Equipment & Facility Ownership (EFO) under our PEAK operational excellence program.
• Technical Oversight: Manage technical processes and continuous improvements across machines, systems, and facilities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Budget Management: Build and track maintenance and facility budgets, including CAPEX planning and outsourcing strategy.
• Sustainability & Safety: Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and energy efficiency across all activities on site.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with engineers, subcontractors, and external partners to deliver timely and high-quality solutions.

What You Bring

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent through proven experience in a technical or engineering field.
• Experience: Solid, hands-on experience in managing technical and facility-related projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and CCMS (knowledge of utility systems and power distribution is a plus).
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• You: A confident leader and natural communicator, with a passion for innovation, a sharp problem-solving mindset, and the ability to inspire and empower others.

Why Join Us?

Join Newell Brands, a leading company in EMEA with iconic brands like DYMO, Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Campingaz, Coleman and Yankee Candle. By joining us, you will benefit from:

- Professional Development: Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning with over 17,000 courses.

- Ethics and sustainability: Environmentally friendly and social business practices.

- Exclusive benefits: Discounts on our products, referral program, seniority recognition and resource groups to encourage diversity and inclusion.

- Core Values: Integrity, teamwork, passion for winning, ownership, and leadership.

Ready to make a lasting impact?

If you are ready to lead with purpose, inspire a team, and contribute to building a smarter, safer, and more efficient operation, click “Apply Online” and upload your CV. We look forward to discovering how your leadership can help drive our maintenance and facility operations forward. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read our Candidate Privacy Statement, available at https://privacy.newellbrands.com/job-applicant/.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.