Instrumentation & Reliability Manager - Netherlands based only

Progressive; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive, a leading international manufacturing group in North Holland, invites applications for an Instrumentation & Reliability Manager. This full-time role leads instrumentation, electrical, and automation maintenance to boost asset reliability and plant availability.

You will build and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs, coach a team of technicians, and drive TPM/RCM initiatives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in maintenance leadership within industrial/process manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLCs, DCS platforms, and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for instrumentation, automation, and electrical systems.
• Lead fault analysis initiatives and drive solutions through Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals with required capabilities and resources.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards compliance, including industry regulations.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control systems

PLCs

DCS

CMMS

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

Instrumentation & Reliability Manager

Full-time | North Holland

Lead Reliability and Technical Excellence in a Growing Industrial Environment

An international manufacturing organization operating within the sustainable processing sector is looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Reliability Manager to strengthen its maintenance team.

As the company continues to invest in growth and operational excellence, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical instrumentation, automation, and electrical maintenance activities while driving reliability improvements across the site.

The Instrumentation & Reliability Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of instrumentation, electrical, and automation assets. You will play a key role in maintaining plant availability, leading technical teams, and implementing best-in-class maintenance and reliability strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for instrumentation, automation, and electrical systems.
• Lead fault analysis initiatives and drive sustainable solutions through Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals, ensuring the required capabilities and resources are in place.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards, including applicable industry regulations.
• Support process safety and asset integrity programs, including risk assessments and safety-critical equipment management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as TPM, RCM, and condition-based maintenance.
• Monitor maintenance performance through KPIs and identify opportunities for increased reliability and efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets and optimize expenditure while maintaining high operational standards.
• Select, manage, and evaluate external contractors and service providers.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and reporting through the CMMS system.
• Provide technical input for asset replacement projects, modernization initiatives, and capital investments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support operational requirements outside regular office hours when necessary.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international industrial organization operating multiple production facilities across Europe. The company is committed to sustainability, innovation, operational excellence, and the continuous development of its people.

Supported by a financially strong international parent group, the organization combines long-term stability with ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on creating a more sustainable future.

About You

You are a hands-on and pragmatic leader with a strong technical background and a passion for asset reliability. You excel in dynamic industrial environments and are capable of balancing operational priorities with long-term improvement initiatives.

You bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in maintenance leadership within an industrial or process manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLCs, DCS platforms, and electrical installations.
• Experience with reliability and maintenance methodologies such as TPM, RCM, predictive maintenance, and condition monitoring.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent systems.
• Proven problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• A key leadership position within a growing and future-focused industrial organization.
• The opportunity to contribute to significant site development and investment projects.
• A permanent full-time role.
• Competitive salary and attractive secondary benefits.
• Performance-related bonus opportunity.
• Extensive training, development, and career growth possibilities.
• A collaborative working environment where safety, innovation, and sustainability are central to success.