Manager Machine Maintenance & Facilities

Job Description

At ZF Wind Power, we are a global leader in technology-driven manufacturing of on- and offshore wind turbine gearboxes and powertrains and a global service partner. We lead the high-performance onshore market segments with our SHIFT compact modular platform designs. We delivered the world’s first offshore 9.5 MW wind turbine gearbox and, in close cooperation with our partner, delivered the first next generation 15 MW offshore powertrain. 

We have the world’s largest installed capacity of +8 MW offshore wind turbine gearboxes. Since entering the wind industry in 1979, we have delivered more than 85,000 gearboxes, powering over 200 GW wind turbines, covering more than 25% of the total installed capacity of geared-driven wind turbines worldwide. Together with our partners, we continuously invest in the wind market to empower a sustainable future together.

We are looking for a new colleague in Production-Engineering and Technical Support in Lommel, Belgium.

Who do we look for?
We look for people with the right attitude based on values. At ZF Wind Power we do our best to embody and encourage following values on a daily basis:
Integrity – Courage – Teamwork – Goal orientation – Wellbeing – Diversity

What you can look forward to as Manager Machine Maintenance & Facilities:

• Ensure the availabilities of machines, equipment and utilities for continuous production
• Keep track of maintenance parameters by carrying out inspections of the machinery and facilities
• Lead projects for plant expansion and for implementing the latest technologies in our machine park
• Plan and control the maintenance and facility budget and ensure that the budget is not superseded
• Share your extensive knowledge with your team and the broader organization
• Improve workplace safety by eliminating hazards and working closely with our HSE department
• Analyze data on down-time losses and identify potential cost-reduction

Your profile as Manager Machine Maintenance & Facilities:

• Degree of Engineering with several years of experience in maintenance
• Proven experience in a managerial role with excellent people skills, this both with regards to management of your team as towards the development of team members
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to perform in the dynamic of an ever-changing organization
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Result oriented and decisive attitude
• Moreover you foster open communication
• Very good English and Dutch language skills