Continuous Improvement Manager - Facade panels & Slates cluster

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do. 

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empower our teams to thrive and perform at their best.

A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead, supported by our commitment to your development and well-being. 

About the role: 
Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact? Join us as Maintenance Excellence Manager for Fobre Cement Division in Belgium. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the cluster maintenance roadmap, driving TPM, digitalization, and spare parts strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the implementation of TPM across all plants through a hands-on approach, working directly with factory teams to embed best practices.
• Drive improvements in OEE, equipment reliability, downtime reduction, maintenance costs, safety performance, and overall operational efficiency.
• Lead spare parts optimization and inventory reduction initiatives to improve cash flow, asset availability, and cost performance.
• Develop, standardize, and deploy maintenance strategies, processes, standards, and procedures across the cluster.
• Coach and support local teams in resolving chronic equipment failures, shutdowns, major repairs, asset criticality assessments, and maintenance challenges.
• Standardize and optimize SAP PM and MMS systems, workflows, work orders, reporting processes, and maintenance data quality.
• Lead digital transformation, predictive maintenance, automated reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to modernize maintenance operations.
• Define, monitor, and report key maintenance KPIs, conduct gap analyses, implement improvement plans, and establish governance processes to track progress and results.

Key Requirements:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, or equivalent).
• Several years of experience in industrial maintenance, with mechanical, electrical, and automation focus.
• Proven track record in TPM, Digitalization Lean Manufacturing, and program management.
• Extensive SAP PM and MMS system experience.
• Change management expertise with experience inspiring behavioral and cultural transformation.
• Very good process and data analytical skills.
• Experience and knowledge on data analysis, problem-solving and solutions development.
• Excellent organization planning skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change in direction and/or approach.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and connect across cultures and hierarchy.
• Experience working across multiple countries, cultures, and sites.

Why Join Us?

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.