Global Maintenance Excellence Lead

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

As a Global Change Agent – Maintenance, you will drive the global deployment, harmonization and continuous improvement of maintenance and asset management processes across Bekaert plants worldwide. Your mission is to ensure strong adoption of global maintenance standards, maximize value from SAP PM / SAP EAM, and support plants in building mature, reliable and data-driven maintenance organizations.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Act as a global expert for maintenance processes and SAP PM / SAP EAM usage
• Support and coach plants on end-to-end maintenance workflows (from notification to work order closure)
• Drive process alignment and data quality across regions
• Design, optimize and support:  

- Equipment and functional location structures

- Preventive maintenance plans (time- and counter-based)

-Task lists, BOMs, work order and notification types

• Provide expertise in maintenance strategy, reliability and asset management:  

- Spare parts and storeroom management

- Reliability data analysis and RCA

- Predictive and autonomous maintenance programs

- Cost control and budgeting

• Lead and support change management during global rollouts
• Train and coach plant teams through workshops and on-site support
• Use Power BI and maintenance dashboards to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement
• Report progress and improvement opportunities to global leadership 

Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability or equivalent experience
• 5–8 years of experience in Maintenance, Reliability or Asset Management
• Expert knowledge of SAP PM / SAP EAM (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, execution and optimization
• Experience with Power BI, reporting platforms and maintenance data
• Proven change agent mindset with strong coaching and communication skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority in a global, multicultural environment
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%)

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! 
At Bekaert, 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. 
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers