Senior Production Planner, Maasdam, Zuid-Holland

Location: Maasdam, Zuid-Holland  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 6/22/2026  |  Job ref: 58249

The company:
A leading multinational dairy and nutrition company specializing in consumer dairy products, ingredients, and specialized nutrition solutions. The organization operates advanced manufacturing facilities and supply chain networks, focusing on operational excellence, sustainability, innovation, and delivering high-quality nutrition products to customers across global markets.

Role  Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planning Specialist to join our team in Maasdam. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules for a variety of dairy products. Your focus will be on ensuring efficient operations, meeting customer demands, and supporting ongoing changes within the factory environment.

Responsibilities:
-Develop and implement short-term production plans covering up to two weeks ahead.
-Continuously optimise the production schedule by balancing demand, stock levels, capacities, and operational developments.
-Identify and resolve bottlenecks and operational challenges promptly.
-Monitor and manage key performance indicators such as Service Level, Waste, and Inventory for your assigned product portfolio.
-Collaborate closely with various departments within the factory and at head office to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
-Participate in projects related to new product launches, process improvements, and IT system upgrades (such as OMP).
-Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing and enhancing planning procedures and workflows.
-Provide operational support during major change initiatives, including new scheduling systems and shift modifications, contributing to a smooth transition during busy periods.
-Assist as an experienced resource and sparring partner in project-related activities, especially during IT migrations and shift system changes.
-Be available for on-call support during evenings and weekends, rotating among team members, to ensure production continuity.


Requirements:
-HBO/WO level education or equivalent experience in Supply Chain or Logistics.
-Knowledge of production and logistics processes, ideally within FMCG or food industries.
-Experience with planning systems such as SAP ECC, SAP APO, or OMP is preferred.
-Ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing, dynamic environment.
-Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude.
-Customer-oriented mindset and focus on operational success.
-Good communication skills and a team player with a positive attitude.
-Fluency in professional Dutch is essential for participation in operational meetings.


Other Information:
-This role involves working at the Maasdam production site at least four days a week, with one day flexible for remote work. The position includes participation in a rotating on-call schedule during evenings and weekends, shared among five team members.
-The team comprises eight members, including four planners, with an open, social atmosphere that values humor, mutual support, and openness to new ideas.
-If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

 

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