Facilities / Maintenance & EHS Lead

Job Description

Are you a hands-on technical expert looking to take ownership of plant reliability and infrastructure? As the Facilities / Maintenance & EHS Lead, you will be the driving force behind the daily maintenance, repair, and optimal functioning of our manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure.

In this role, you will focus heavily on technical uptime, asset management, and vendor coordination to ensure seamless manufacturing operations at Zoeterwoude and Almere, while providing light technical alignment for our site in Helmond. While maintaining a strong operational and engineering focus, you will also ensure basic site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance is woven seamlessly into everyday technical workflows. While you will not directly manage a team, you will act as a key technical influencer across the shopfloor of our 3 sites in the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Equipment Maintenance: Supervise, schedule, and coordinate all daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on production equipment, plant machinery, and facility utility systems.
• Asset Reliability: Maximize site operational uptime by developing, implementing, and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• On-the-Floor Presence: Maintain a hands-on presence on the shopfloor to guide technical workflows, solve engineering challenges, and influence teams without direct authority.
• Vendor & Project Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external contractors, equipment manufacturers, and technical suppliers regarding infrastructure upgrades and specialized facility servicing.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize an Enterprise Lean System (ELS) mindset to identify operational bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve facility energy efficiency.
• Essential EHS Alignment: Oversee basic environmental, health, and safety compliance for the three sites; lead minor incident investigations (near-misses, technical releases) and ensure maintenance activities strictly adhere to safe work permits and Dutch legal codes.
• EHS Culture & Advocacy: Demonstrate and champion a strong passion for EHS standards, serving as a proactive safety role model and actively motivating shopfloor teams to embrace a culture of safety and compliance. 
• Multi-site Collaboration: Travel for day visits approximately once every two weeks to support facilities maintenance reviews and alignment at the Almere and Helmond sites.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical technical experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a facilities maintenance, technical operations, or plant engineering role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical proficiency in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, automated manufacturing machinery, HVAC, and basic facility utility management.
• Methodologies: Strong continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean manufacturing practices (ELS, 5S, TPM).
• EHS Basics: Familiarity with safety codes and basic Dutch workplace safety regulations to ensure all maintenance workflows remain safe and compliant. 
• EHS Passion: Demonstrated strong passion for EHS standards; highly motivated to champion workplace safety and naturally influence shopfloor colleagues to do the same. 
• Communication & Mobility: Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English. Willingness to travel bi-weekly to alternative Dutch locations. Must be based in the Netherlands and authorized to work without sponsorship

Additional Information

What we offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Financial & Health Benefits: Benefit from our PGB Pension Fund.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy Birth/Parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law.
• Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with Individual Development Plans, regular Development Discussions, and customized training programs tailored to your needs.
• On-Site Perks: Take advantage of free parking and a commuting allowance (80km per day by car) / public transport reimbursement.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Our Zoeterwoude site, acquired in 2022, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel Solutions division and employs approximately 38 talented individuals. Here, we offer heat-transfer labels and direct printing services for the Apparel sector, serving world-class brands. Key functions at this site include Operations, Customer Service, Commercial, and Finance, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.