Maintenance Manager

Activate your potential – join NORIT, the world leader in activated carbon production!

As a Technology & Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the charge in optimizing plant performance and reliability. This pivotal role blends technical innovation with hands-on maintenance leadership to ensure safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our Zaandam site.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Technology and Maintenance teams,
• Provide operational, technical, and customer support for process and product-related issues,
• Develop and maintain CAPEX and maintenance plans, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution,
• Monitor progress and budget for all investment projects and maintenance activities,
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs and work order systems,
• Manage supplier and contractor performance, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards,
• Actively participate in budgeting and forecasting for capital and maintenance of expenditures,
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability, and efficiency.

• BSc/MSc in Process Engineering, Electrical, or Mechanical discipline.
• 5–8 years of maintenance or engineering experience in a manufacturing setting,
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role,
• Knowledge of Process Safety, ATEX, and engineering standards (e.g., NEN 1010, NEN 3140),
• Proven experience managing CAPEX projects and maintenance programs,
• Experience in change management is an advantage,
• Hands-on mentality and team-oriented approach,
• Knowledge of reliability-oriented maintenance and engineering standards,
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management and environmental awareness,
• Full proficiency in Dutch and English.

• Compensation up to 110000 euro yearly including, holiday pay and 13th salary,
• 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.

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.