Maintenance Manager; Tech Lead

Position: Maintenance Manager (Tech Lead)
The client is looking for a Maintenanc/Tech Lead to improve the technical availability, reliability and condition of its production lines in Zaandam, the Netherlands.

Reporting to the Reliability Engineer, the successful candidate will work with Line Leads, operators, technicians and maintenance planners to improve equipment performance. They will analyse breakdowns, develop maintenance strategies, train colleagues and contribute to technical projects and investments.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability

Develop, implement and optimise maintenance programmes and plans.

Define maintenance intervals and standards.

Analyse equipment trends, performance and breakdowns.

Manage asset life cycles and monitor production line availability and reliability.

Support maintenance budget execution alongside the Line Lead and Reliability Engineer.

Analyse technical KPIs and breakdown data, and conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA).

Improve work processes and maintenance procedures.

Apply new technical developments to improve efficiency, availability and reliability.

Training & Support

Coordinate maintenance activities with planners and technicians.

Train operators and technicians in preventive and autonomous maintenance.

Facilitate RCA sessions, knowledge sharing and collaboration between Operations and Maintenance.

Projects

Establish technical maintenance standards and deliver performance improvement projects.

Integrate new installations into existing maintenance plans.

Review and manage project spare parts lists.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare maintenance instructions, procedures, technical reports and analyses.

Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive maintenance.

Contribute to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Our client is an established Dutch biscuit and chocolate manufacturer with roots in Zaandam dating back to 1886. Its products include well-known household brands sold throughout the Netherlands.

The company forms part of an international confectionery group, combining a longstanding local manufacturing presence with the resources and opportunities of a global business. Its working environment encourages collaboration, personal development and pride in the products it makes.

Function criteria

Technical knowledge and practical capability at Dutch MBO level 4, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation.

Technical maintenance experience within a production environment.

Knowledge of continuous improvement, maintenance methodologies and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Experience with maintenance management systems, such as Coswin.

Knowledge of HACCP, safety requirements and hygiene regulations.

VCA-VOL certification or willingness to obtain it.

Good command of Dutch and English.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills.

A proactive, results-driven and quality-conscious approach.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to encourage collaboration.

Job offer

Relocation package.

Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts.

Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olav’s Globetrotters on your behalf.

Great South African community waiting for you in the Netherlands.

Market related salary.

Dutch Government authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands.

One on one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free.

Company laptop.

Commitment for indefinite contract with our client

Mentoring and coaching until you go over to the payroll of our client

Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olav's Globetrotters.

Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself.