Maintenance Manager | Vlaardingen (Netherlands)

TOLSA; Vlaardingen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TOLSA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager for its Vlaardingen plant in the Netherlands. This role leads the maintenance function, balancing reactive and preventive maintenance while driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

You will manage a maintenance team and external contractors, define preventive maintenance plans, and oversee the SAP PM system, with a strong focus on data-driven performance and cost control.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and contractors.
• Solid experience in maintenance management within an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies and CI principles.
• Experience with SAP PM or similar CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance function across the site, balancing reactive and preventive activities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
• Manage maintenance budgets and costs while driving cost efficiency.
• Oversee the maintenance management system (SAP PM) and data-driven performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Operations to achieve site objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and machine safety regulations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

CMMS (SAP PM)

Data-driven

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

At TOLSA, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our plant in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands.

This is a key leadership role within the site Management Team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of our production equipment and facilities.

What will you do?

As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the maintenance function, combining reactive and preventive maintenance strategies while driving operational excellence across the site.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the maintenance team and external contractors
• Defining, planning, and executing preventive maintenance plans
• Managing and improving the maintenance management system (SAP PM)
• Monitoring equipment performance and conducting risk assessments
• Ensuring spare parts availability and inventory management
• Guaranteeing compliance with EHS and machine safety regulations
• Managing maintenance costs and budgets
• Supporting CAPEX projects from planning through execution
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating closely with Operations and other departments to achieve site objectives
• Participating in best practice sharing across the TOLSA Group

What are we looking for?

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Solid experience in maintenance management within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience leading maintenance teams and contractors
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies and continuous improvement principles
• Experience with SAP PM or similar CMMS systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Data-driven mindset and ability to work with operational performance indicators

Languages

• French (valuable)
• Additional languages will be considered an asset

At TOLSA, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in a multinational industrial company committed to operational excellence, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise and leadership will help shape the future of our operations.

If you're passionate about maintenance, reliability, and leading teams in an industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.