Maintenance Director

About the role

We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood‑based panels and we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Director to lead maintenance strategy and equipment reliability across our three productions – OSB, PB and MFPB. You will drive uptime, reliability and continuous improvement across all maintenance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Drive equipment reliability, root‑cause analysis and CMMS optimisation to maximise uptime.
• Plan maintenance schedules, shutdowns, spare‑parts management and contractor coordination.
• 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, costs and spare‑parts inventory.
• Promote automation and digitalisation in maintenance and standardise processes across OSB, PB and MFPB.

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 an advantage.
• Results‑driven, analytical and focused on continuous improvement.
• Energetic, reliable and proactive in managing large‑scale production.

Required skills

• CMMS optimisation.
• Root‑cause analysis.

What we offer

• A stable and international working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and qualification development.