Maintenance Supervisor

Be part of something bigger! As the world and the way people live is changing, Bekaert is committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions in steel wire transformation and coating. With a 140‑year heritage of excellence, we strive to add value to customers and society. As a dynamic company with over 19,000 employees worldwide, we are seeking a Maintenance Planner to support safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance activities. Purpose and Mission The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, preparing, and scheduling maintenance work to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable execution of all maintenance activities. This role maximizes asset availability through work‑order structuring, resource allocation, and alignment with production priorities. Key Activities and Responsibilities 1. Maintenance Planning Prepare detailed work orders in SAP PM, including task breakdown, sequencing, estimated duration, required skills and labor, materials/spare parts/tools, SOPs, drawings, and safety instructions. Develop and maintain a job plan library for high‑frequency and critical tasks. Continuously improve job plans based on feedback and execution learnings. Organize and manage kitting, ensuring all materials are pre‑staged (“work order box”). Create purchase orders for required materials, services, and external contractors. Ensure work orders are fully prepared and handed over as “Ready to Schedule.” 2. Maintenance Scheduling Develop and maintain mid‑term, weekly, and daily maintenance schedules, including Day‑1 and same‑day execution. Allocate internal and external resources efficiently across all work orders. Optimize schedules to align with production priorities and plant constraints. Bundle and group similar work orders to improve productivity and reduce downtime. Publish and communicate schedules to stakeholders. 3. Coordination & Stakeholder Management Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings with production and maintenance supervisors/foremen. Ensure alignment between maintenance plans and production requirements. Coordinate execution of critical and emergency work when needed. Provide feedback to planners on job‑plan quality and execution gaps. 4. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Monitor and track schedule compliance and execution performance. Manage and optimize the maintenance backlog. Support decision‑making on contractor resource levels. Identify and drive continuous improvements in planning and scheduling processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Schedule compliance (%) Planned vs unplanned work ratio Backlog level (weeks of work) Work order quality (ready‑to‑schedule completeness) Wrench time / labor utilization Emergency work (%) Planning accuracy (duration & resource estimates) Skills Strong organizational and planning skills. Excellent coordination and communication abilities. Analytical mindset focused on efficiency and optimization. Ability to work cross‑functionally with production, maintenance, and procurement teams. Detail‑oriented with a structured approach to preparation. Problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset. Previous Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in Maintenance or a related field. Qualifications and Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in maintenance planning and/or scheduling in an industrial environment. Strong knowledge of SAP PM / EAM systems. Experience with maintenance best practices (RCM, preventive & predictive maintenance). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr