About us

We are Nedal, the icon of Utrecht's manufacturing industry, passionate about everything to do with aluminum.

As a leading company in the aluminum industry, we strive for innovation, quality and sustainability in all our products and services. With 85 years of experience in the industry, we have built a solid reputation as a reliable partner for our customers. Our mission is to provide high-quality aluminum solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers. Nedal has a diverse product portfolio with customers all over the world.

The team: Maintenance & Engineering

Our Maintenance & Engineering department has a team of over 20 colleagues. This team is a mix of highly experienced technicians and specialists, as well as the new generation of apprentices (trained technicians at the start of their careers). We invest a lot of time and resources in optimizing our machinery and training our technicians.

What are you going to do?

As the Manager of Maintenance & Engineering, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities within the factory. You will develop and monitor project plans and budgets. Additionally, you will ensure that customer requirements are effectively translated into technical solutions. You will work closely with production departments to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and that production continuity is maintained.

What is your profile?

A completed technical education at the bachelor's level
Extensive experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Experience in (aluminum) extrusion
Strong leadership qualities and a solution-oriented attitude
You feel at home in an environment where history and new developments go hand in hand
Proficiency in Dutch and English

Tasks and responsibilities:

You schedule maintenance activities in coordination with the production departments to ensure optimal production continuity
You monitor the progress of repair and maintenance work as recorded in the maintenance management system
You establish departmental KPIs and budgets and ensure they are achieved
You consult and make decisions on potential problem-solving in collaboration with the production departments

As Manager Maintenance & Engineering, you lead a team of approximately 20 specialists and are responsible for their well-being, development, and performance.

What do we offer?

Challenging and responsible role within an international company
An inspiring workplace with a rich history
Opportunities for personal and professional development
27 vacation days and collective reduction in working hours days for a 40-hour workweek
CAO Metalektro
Travel expenses + tax-friendly exchange

Are you the Manager Maintenance & Engineering we are looking for?

We have exclusively listed the vacancy for the Manager Maintenance & Engineering position with Stanton Chase.

The Industrial Business Sector at Stanton Chase specializes in Industrial Executive Search and assists companies in the industrial sector in finding leaders who can address the challenges of modern technologies, such as Industry 4.0 and AI.

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Manager Maintenance & Engineering