Maintenance Manager

Have you ever wondered how new sneakers and athletic gear make their way to your doorstep so efficiently? As a Maintenance Manager at Foot Locker Haps, you play a crucial role in making this happen. By ensuring our cutting-edge warehouse operates flawlessly, you directly impact the speed and efficiency of product deliveries, which ultimately benefits customers everywhere.

Your role

As a Maintenance Manager at Foot Locker Haps, you will be at the heart of our brand-new, fully automated warehouse. Your mission is to lead the maintenance team, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch customer satisfaction. You will be the linchpin connecting our site-based team with Vanderlande’s global office and our customer, managing everything from daily operations to spare parts and maintenance plans. Your efforts help us deliver products efficiently and on time, making a tangible difference in how people access their favorite athletic gear.

Your responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Lead and inspire a diverse team, including shift leaders, service technicians, flow controllers, and a maintenance coordinator. Manage shift schedules, team distribution, and overall performance to ensure effective collaboration and optimal operations.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all site-based operations and maintenance activities, ensuring the warehouse runs smoothly and efficiently. Drive improvements in maintenance procedures and operational methods to enhance service delivery.
• Customer & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the site representative to maintain and improve customer satisfaction, addressing issues that impact daily operations. Manage service level agreements (SLAs) and coordinate with the head office and global O&M colleagues.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained. Manage risks and ensure a safe working environment for all employees, with a continuous focus on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance.
• Budget & Spare Parts Management: Oversee budget management, cost control, and spare parts optimization. Handle financial aspects including warranty issues and accounts receivables, while driving continuous improvement and managing subcontractors effectively.

What we are looking for:

• Experience and Education: Previous experience in maintenance management, with a technical background. A degree in a related field is preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead and motivate teams, with a proven track record in managing both operations and maintenance.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to manage relationships with customers and coordinate with global teams.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and improve processes to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt and implement new processes and technologies as needed.
• Budget Management: Experience with budget oversight and cost control.

Your work environment

In the new Foot Locker warehouse in Haps, you will be working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, which directly influences the speed at which products reach customers. Your contributions not only improve operational performance but also enhance customer satisfaction, making a real difference in people’s lives by ensuring they get their products on time.

Our offer

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.