Maintenance and Continuous Improvement Manager

Why we are here    
Tony’s Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in the cocoa industry, and our factory plays a crucial role in this. The more bars we produce from our ethical cocoa beans, the greater the positive impact in the world! 

We are now in the exciting phase of expanding our chocolate factory in Borsbeek. By joining us, you will be part of the production and packaging process of our delicious, high-quality chocolate that is sold worldwide! 

We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes an impact. We are committed to supporting our employees’ personal growth optimally and creating a workplace where equality and transparency are central. 

What you will do    

We are looking for a new Maintenance and Continuous Improvement Manager to join our factory team in Borsbeek, Belgium. In this role your main goal is to ensure the liability and availability of machines and installations through an effective maintenance policy. You will be the one initiating and implementing improvement projects focusing on operational excellence, cost control, and sustainable growth. 

You will be responsible for the efficient management of our factory facilities. You will lead three direct reports and have a direct reporting line to the Factory Director. If you're enthusiastic about shaping key processes at a growing factory and making a positive impact in the world of cocoa, we want to hear from you! 

All wrapped up

• Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance plans for the factory facilities. You monitor KPIs related to downtime, maintenance costs, and asset reliability. 

• Plan, execute, and supervise continuous improvement projects from start to finish. You identify improvements opportunities in process optimization and cost reduction, manage budgets, and communicate clearly with key stakeholders. 

• Oversee the daily maintenance of the buildings, technical installations, and infrastructure. You plan and carry out periodic inspections and preventive facility maintenance.  

• Manage and coach the maintenance and facility team and involved project teams. You motivate and develop employees and collaborate smoothly with other departments, such as production, engineering, and supply chain, to achieve common goals. 

• Help ensuring compliance and continuous improvement of quality and food safety systems and culture. 

Our ideal New Edition 

• You are a technical maintenance lead with experience, ideally in the food industry. 

• You have demonstrated experience in successfully driving significant improvement projects in mechanical facilities. 

• You have solid leadership skills and know how to influence stakeholders effectively.

• You are a clear communicator and fluent in Dutch/Flemish.

• You have knowledge about legislation and regulations in the field of safety and sustainability. 

• You are familiar with facility management software and ERP systems. 

• You are comfortable working fully from our factory in Borsbeek, Belgium.

• You raise the bar: challenge yourself and team Tony’s to increase our ambition and to accomplish our mission. Making mistakes along the way and learning from them.   

• Believe wholeheartedly in Tony’s purpose. You live our core values: outspoken, willful, entrepreneurial and makes you smile.    

Our benefits (the icing on the cake)    

At Tony's you will get the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary; first, by making a real impact in the world but also enjoying the nice benefits we provide as you help us succeed. We are dedicated to enabling all Tonys to grow and develop their careers and therefore we offer training programs, regular feedback cycles, coaching and a generous L&D budget. We also offer a wide range of additional benefits, including a company lease car, lunch vouchers, company bonus, generous vacation days, pension and medical insurance, inspirational team updates, and unlimited chocolate. But we also know chocolate will not cover the bills, so we have made sure your salary is just as rewarding. For this role that means a salary between €65k-€81k on a yearly basis. 

Sounds like you?   

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! If you are ready to take the chocolate industry to new heights with us, we would love to hear from you. Please send your direct application, no agencies. We cannot wait to hear from you!   

Everybody is welcome to apply. From classics to limited editions, we know that different flavors make life more inspiring. And not just in our chocolate assortment. At Tony’s, we welcome everyone with equal enthusiasm – regardless of race, colour, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or veteran status. Crazy about chocolate, serious about people.