Maintenance Manager

Join us as a Maintenance Manager in Zaandam. You will play a crucial role in overseeing maintenance activities to achieve maximum output capacity, enhance plant efficiency, minimize operational costs, and be a part of the leadership team in the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining a program for site improvements, introduction of new technology, and maintenance plans to ensure work is completed to a high standard in accordance with customer and project objectives.
• Managing the work order system and preventive and predictive maintenance plans for production as well as utilities, monitoring equipment performance, and improving efficiency.
• Ensuring the quality of spare parts and services purchased, managing suppliers' and contractors' performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and site procedures.
• Participating in maintenance and capital budget preparation and cost expenditure forecasts, reviewing expenditure regularly to assure appropriate spending levels.
• Maximizing plant availability through the implementation of reliability principles and optimal asset management, and maintaining optimal manning levels.
• Responsible for preparing and leading maintenance stops.
• Coaching and developing employees to effectively practice Performance Based Management and ensure alignment with matrix functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or university degree preferred, with a focus on electrotechnical or mechanical disciplines desired.
• Minimum of five to eight years' experience in a maintenance or engineering role in a manufacturing environment, including three years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with safety procedures such as confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and hot work permitting.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management and relevant standards such as NEN 1010 and NEN 3140.
• Strong leadership skills for implementing and driving Maintenance Management Improvements (MMP).
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Leadership team-level operating capabilities.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance principles.
• Proven ability to manage and develop budgets effectively.
• Understanding of engineering standards, specifications, and environmental awareness.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits:

• Reimbursement in line with market compensation for the chemical segment.
• Individual incentive plan.
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Holiday allowance of 8%.
• An annual contract with the intention of permanent employment.
• A dynamic working environment within an international organization.
• An open culture in which colleagues help and support each other.
• A flat organization with short lines where ownership and initiative are valued.

About NORIT

NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.

We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy, and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga.