Utility Manager

As Utility Manager at Ciner Glass Belgium, you play a key role in ensuring the reliable and optimal operation of all utility systems that keep our state-of-the-art glass manufacturing plant running. With your technical expertise and leadership, you and your team ensure the continuity of our production while helping to build a strong, future-focused Utilities department.

Do you have a passion for technology and people management, and are you ready to help build something completely new?

Then you might just be the Flessenier we are looking for.

Core Responsibilities & Main Tasks

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a multidisciplinary Utilities team consisting of engineers, team leaders and technicians, with a focus on mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Ensure structured workforce and capacity planning to safeguard the continuity of the department
• Select and onboard new team members
• Identify training and development needs and actively support further knowledge building within the department
• Create clear responsibilities, strong collaboration and ownership within the team
• Translate management decisions and company objectives into concrete actions for the teams on the shop floor

Technical Continuity & Maintenance

• Take responsibility for the preventive and corrective maintenance of utility systems that are essential to our production processes
• Monitor the reliability, availability and optimal performance of technical installations
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Monitor and follow up on the assembly of new installations, relocations, overhauls and technical modifications
• Oversee system protocols, access rights and password management within the department
• Ensure accurate technical documentation, archiving and confidential handling of process information
• Contribute to internal and external audits

Projects, Investments & Optimisation

• Lead and follow up on technical projects within Utilities, ensuring scope, timing, quality and results are achieved
• Prepare and evaluate investment proposals, including cost, risk and feasibility analyses
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, energy efficiency and process optimisation
• Conduct data-driven evaluations and translate insights into concrete improvement actions
• Monitor relevant KPIs and take timely corrective action when performance or processes require adjustment
• Continuously identify opportunities to make installations, processes and ways of working more efficient and reliable

Budget, Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Prepare, manage and monitor the annual budget for the Utilities department
• Manage and coordinate purchasing requirements for technical materials, spare parts and tools
• Prepare and analyse monthly reports on activities, performance, costs and improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain effective collaboration with Production, Maintenance and other internal departments
• Participate in company and management meetings and translate relevant decisions into actions within the department
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
• Report to the Technical Director on performance, key risks, investments, projects, maintenance activities and optimisation opportunities
• Closely monitor agreed target completion dates, identify delays or potential delays at an early stage, and clearly report the required corrective actions

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineer, a related technical discipline is preferred. A Bachelor's degree may be considered where supported by extensive and relevant senior-level industrial experience
• Strong technical knowledge of utility systems; experience with or knowledge of HVAC is required
• At least 7-10 years of experience in a technical leadership role, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• The candidate must be capable of understanding and managing critical industrial electrical infrastructure, including MV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and electrical interfaces with major utility equipment
• Proven experience in people management and in leading and developing technical teams
• Experience with budget management, inventory management and technical purchasing processes
• Good knowledge of preventive maintenance plans and maintenance systems
• Experience with SAP, maintenance software and other relevant digital systems
• Strong analytical skills with t