Maintenance Supervisor

• Lelystad

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Engineering & Maintenance team in a fast‑paced, hazardous manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a safety‑driven, hands‑on leader who can empower teams, drive reliability, and deliver continuous improvement.

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering

• 5+ years in a hazardous manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (PSSR, LOLER, PUWER, SEVESO/COMAH)

• Experience with CMMS, RAMS, and Permit‑to‑Work systems

• Understanding of ATEX and DSEAR

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on mindset

• Advanced PC skills + financial awareness

Who You Are

A collaborative leader with high professional ethics, a “can‑do” attitude, and the ability to perform under pressure. You thrive in cross‑functional environments and are committed to driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Maintenance team, ensuring strong safety performance and compliance.

• Champion a safe working environment by driving Near Miss reporting, Safety Observations, and timely action completion.

• Oversee planned maintenance, Condition‑Based Monitoring, and resource prioritization.

• Provide technical guidance and support on engineering issues.

• Contribute to Commissioning and Management of Change processes.

• Drive Engineering Continuous Improvement to boost reliability, production, and site safety.

• Support HAZOPs and regulatory requirements (SEVESO/COMAH where applicable).

• Manage maintenance budgets and support the Engineering Management System.

• Align maintenance activities with OEM standards, reliability data, and HSE guidance.

• Cover Engineering Manager duties during absence.