Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Some maintenance management roles are about keeping assets running.

This one is about leading a complex technical operation where people, technology, productivity and customer success come together.

For BHS Corrugated, we are looking for a Maintenance & Reliability Manager who will take ownership of the on-site maintenance organization at Stora Enso De Jong Packaging Solutions in De Lier.

The challenge

The operation runs 24 hours a day, five days a week.

A team of 12 maintenance technicians, supported by two supervisors, ensures maximum availability of the production assets.

As Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you will become the key person connecting technicians, supervisors, production leadership, plant management and BHS project stakeholders.

You won't be the person turning the wrench.

You will be the person creating the conditions for success.

That means:

• Leading, coaching and developing the maintenance team
• Managing recruitment, staffing and shift planning
• Driving preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Creating structure, ownership and accountability
• Aligning maintenance priorities with customer requirements
• Using maintenance data and KPIs to improve performance
• Looking months ahead instead of days ahead
• Acting as the trusted technical and operational partner for the customer

What will make you successful

Technical knowledge is important.

But technical expertise alone won't be enough.

The environment requires someone who can step into discussions, navigate different interests and guide stakeholders towards practical solutions.

Someone who understands that saying "no" is easy.

Finding a solution is where the real value lies.

The ideal candidate combines:

• Maintenance leadership experience within an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of reliability and maintenance methodologies
• The ability to communicate confidently with both technicians and management teams
• A structured and forward-thinking mindset
• Excellent planning capabilities
• Natural leadership skills
• A collaborative approach focused on partnership rather than hierarchy
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously expand technical knowledge

Most of all, we are looking for a leader who enjoys building bridges between people, departments and organizations.

Why this opportunity is different and about the company

BHS Corrugated is the global market leader in corrugator technology. Through its unique Maintenance-to-Productivity (M2 P) concept, BHS goes far beyond supplying machinery. The company takes responsibility for maximizing uptime, reliability and productivity throughout the entire lifecycle of the equipment.

Today, the M2P organization manages more than 163 projects across North America, Europe and Asia.

One of the flagship locations is situated in De Lier.

The story started in 2006 with the installation of the first BHS corrugator line. As the customer continued to grow, a second line followed in 2015. In 2023, two additional state-of-the-art lines were commissioned, transforming the site into one of the most impressive corrugated packaging operations in Europe.

It's a technically complex environment where performance matters every minute of the day.

Why join now?

For the right Maintenance & Reliability Manager, this creates a unique opportunity:

The technology is in place.

The potential is enormous.

Now the organization is looking for the leader who can bring everything together and help shape the next phase of growth.

Offer

• A highly visible leadership role within a flagship BHS customer operation
• Direct influence on one of the most advanced corrugator installations in Europe
• The opportunity to work at the intersection of maintenance, technology and operational excellence
• Collaboration with international experts from BHS Corrugated
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• A strong focus on professional development and knowledge growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package (€90.000 annual)
• Annual KPI-driven bonus
• 30 vacation days