Area Manager Maintenance Benelux- Warehouse Robotics

Exotec designs and develops warehouse technology solutions, combining robotics and software to optimize order preparation and logistics for some of the largest brands in retail, distribution and e-commerce .

Thanks to our fleets of robots capable of moving in three dimensions, Exotec has revolutionized the way customers organize their warehouses and logistics flows. We offer a clear alternative to traditional warehouse automation solutions: elegant collaboration between human and robot workers that delivers sustainable warehouse productivity, all while mitigating labor constraints and increasing workplace safety.

As the first industrial unicorn in France, our robotic solutions are now deployed across the globe. After raising $335M USD in a Series D led by Goldman Sachs' Growth Equity business, we continue to expand across Europe and are actively hiring for our Central & Eastern European market.

The robotics revolution is just the beginning at Exotec. Will you be part of it?

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Maintenance Area Manager to lead and develop our on-site maintenance operations across multiple customer locations. In this role, you will oversee teams, optimize resource allocation, and ensure the highest level of service delivery while fostering a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Establish and maintain a solid customer relationship.
• Manage maintenance teams across assigned area, including coordinators and direct supervision of technicians when required
• Execute Coordinator responsibilities when applicable
• Oversee overall workload within the area and optimize sharing of human and material resources incl. the implementation and monitoring of KPIs
• Challenge and optimize budgets related to material purchasing within site scope
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of team members
• Identify and escalate training gaps; coordinate deployment of specifically trained technicians across sites
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Engineers to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Liaise with HR BPs on individual cases and main corporate processes to ensure smooth cascading of information
• Coordinate with Deployment teams to align maintenance team arrival on new sites
• Define and set up the organization of on-site teams for new site launches
• Support HR and Safety teams on compliance with local regulations
• Ensure application and compliance with EHS procedures for internal teams and external partners
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of responsibility

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in maintenance management
• Fluent in English and Dutch
• Successful experience in leading and developing maintenance teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance operations, extensive knowledge in software and automation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Exotec is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status,...