Maintenance Director

About the role

We are the global leader in wood‑based panel production, supplying materials for furniture, flooring, timber‑framed houses and building facades. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to lead maintenance strategy and equipment reliability across our OSB, PB and MFPB production lines.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Drive equipment reliability, conduct root‑cause analysis and optimise the CMMS to maximise uptime.
• Plan maintenance schedules, shutdowns, spare‑parts inventories and coordinate external contractors.
• Lead, coach and develop maintenance managers and technical teams across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Manage the maintenance budget, control costs and oversee spare‑parts procurement.
• Promote automation and digitalisation within maintenance processes.
• Standardise maintenance procedures and best practices across all product lines.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Director or Manager in a multi‑site manufacturing environment, preferably wood‑based panels.
• Fluent in business Latvian and English; Russian is a plus.
• Results‑driven, analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Energetic, reliable and proactive in managing large‑scale production.

Required skills

• CMMS optimisation

What we offer

• Stable, international working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and qualification development.
• Gross monthly salary of EUR 6 000.