Are you our new Maintenance Manager?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations for our production sites in Sandefjord -- the Binder and Paint factories -- as well as our R&D Centre. This is a vital role, where you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all technical assets and infrastructure. You will report directly to the Operations Director, Norway, and be part of the Operation Management Team. Your primary work location will be the paint factory at Vindal in Sandefjord.

You will lead a team of 4 direct reports and oversee a total maintenance organization of 23 skilled professionals. Your mission will be to drive operational excellence, uphold HSEQ standards, and support continuous improvement in line with Jotun’s values and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance team to ensure a competent, engaged, and high-performing workforce

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with local laws, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), and Jotun’s HSEQ and Operations Systems

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery, utilities, and infrastructure across the Binder and Paint factories and R&D Centre

• Collaborate with HSEQ and other stakeholders to ensure fire safety systems and critical installations are fully operational

• Manage maintenance budgets and optimize cost-efficiency without compromising safety or reliability

• Support and coordinate with internal and external partners on technical projects and capacity expansions

Who You Are

You are a proactive leader with a strong technical background and a passion for operational excellence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Relevant technical education (Bachelor’s or equivalent)

• Proven experience in maintenance leadership within manufacturing or industrial environments

• Strong knowledge of HSEQ standards and maintenance systems

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

• Fluent in English and preferably Norwegian

Personal Qualifications:

• You act independently, create results and take responsibility for them

• You focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks and monitor the financial impact of your own activities

• You are organized and plan well, set clear goals and use available resources effectively

• You have the ability to influence others, make a strong case and sell plans and ideas well

• You lead your team with a clear vision, motivate and organize them and help them stay on track with their goals

• You enhance people's skills and abilities by assigning tasks, giving authority and mentoring, as well as encouraging professional and personal growth

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities