Haps/On-site 

Are you a passionate maintenance professional with experience in food, pharma, or biotech manufacturing? If you're ready to take the lead in a dynamic production environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Maintenance Lead in our factory in Haps, you’ll be a key member of the Line Trio, managing one production line and leading a team of 5 to 6 shift technicians. You’ll report directly to the Technical Department Manager within Operations.

Your responsibilities: 

• Identifying, prioritising, and eliminating maintenance and breakdown-related losses.
• Building, planning, coordinating, and executing preventive maintenance plans (PMs).
• Driving process reliability and control.
• Defining equipment standards in line with IWS (similar to Total Productive Maintenance).
• Developing the capabilities of Operating Teams and Equipment Owners to deliver strong line performance.
• Managing and coaching the shift technicians assigned to your line.
• Enhancing the technical expertise of your team.

Your main tasks: 

• Owning the PM systems for the line, with a focus on Maintenance Planning & Scheduling and the Breakdown Elimination Daily Management System (DMS).
• Creating, leading, and evolving a time-based preventive maintenance plan.
• Collaborating with line management to prioritise improvement opportunities.
• Supporting and leading parts of the Line’s 90-Day loss-elimination plans.
• Delivering breakthrough results in both planned and unplanned downtime.
• Managing M&R costs, tracking % of planned maintenance, PM completion rates, and breakdown reduction.
• Participating in daily direction-setting: reporting results, flagging issues, and requesting resources.
• Coaching and developing shift teams as a technical mentor and resource.
• Sharing and reapplying learnings across processes, modules, and plants.
• Preparing and delivering technical training sessions.

You fit this role if: 

• You have a degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience;
• You’ve worked in manufacturing, ideally in the Food or FMCG industry;
• You’re experienced in both preventive and corrective maintenance;
• You’ve been involved in projects and know how to manage them effectively;
• You're proactive, driven by continuous improvement and teamwork; 
• You’re comfortable with digital systems or eager to learn them;
• You're fluent in Dutch and English. 

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”, and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Haps is fully paperless and CO2 neutral, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Our state-of-the-art factory in Haps is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition and is one of the world's biggest producers of baby formula, exporting to over 55 countries. The ambition of Danone Nutricia Haps is to provide the best quality food, in the right volumes, on time, through Operational Excellence.

We offer:

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 15-08-2025. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Any questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to Yvette Notenboom, Talent Specialist via yvette.notenboom@danone.com. 

* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.

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