Maintenance Lead - EUBE

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world. 
 
Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide. 
As a family business, we’ve valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We’re committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world

Griffith Foods is a product development partner specializing in food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.

As a family business, we have valued people above all else for 100 years. Gri­ffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We are committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

The purpose of the role

Griffith Foods is looking for a Maintenance Lead to support operations on site. You will support our long-range plan making Griffith Foods the industry leader for the chosen categories, by the promotion of a lean manufacturing culture through an operational excellence mindset.

Tasks and responsibilities

• You will support the team of maintenance workers and technical staff.
• You are responsible for the correct registration of hours, used spares and work description inside our CMMS tool. End responsibility for closing the maintenance related workorders.
• It’s your responsibility to execute the planned and unplanned work regarding quality, safety and hygienical rules.
• You will motivate and evaluate your team of 8 perm workers and external contractors.
• You facilitate trainings and build up a complete knowledge matrix.
• Together with the work preparer you follow-up on projects.
• You are responsible for the day-to-day planning and availability of the maintenance technicians: vacation, sick leave, workload, …
• In collaboration with the Maintenance Manager you will be the lead in hiring new staff or contractors.
• You will report to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, food industry, chemistry or equivalent required.
• Data driven and strong technical skills.
• Process-oriented: translate calamities in improvement opportunities.
• A basic understanding of Lean principles.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Dutch and English.
• Strong communication, leading and coaching skills.
• Team player, constructive and positive approach, well organized with a proactive “can do” mentality

Our Offer:

• An open-end contract with Griffith Foods.
• A varied job in an international family business in full expansion.
• An open, welcoming culture with a strong focus on teamwork and mutual respect
• You work in a day shift with flexible hours, your office will be based in Herentals
• An organization where your feedback is important to us
• A competitive salary with an extensive package of fringe benefits
• An informal & kind working environment in which you work together with driven and professional colleagues.
• We give you confidence and autonomy to generate long-term impact that contributes to better nutrition for the world.

Working at Griffith Foods 

We are proud to be a family company that makes a positive impact on people. We want everyone in our family to grow personally and professionally, reaching their greatest potential.  Our culture is personable and relationship-driven, a key to the company's global collaboration and success. Griffith employees enjoy working together, leveraging their skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products. Every individual makes a personal and visible impact on the business. We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Working at Griffith Foods 

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people’s well-being. 
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions. 
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. 
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at recruiting@griffithfoods.com