Senior Innovation Program Manager, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant

The Company A leading international food and dairy organization operating across global markets with a strong focus on customer excellence, supply chain innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The company serves customers worldwide through integrated production, logistics, and commercial operations while investing heavily in digitalization and operational excellence. About the Role As a Customer Operations Specialist Export Europe & Americas, you will be responsible for managing customer orders and supporting the complete Order to Cash process across export markets within Europe and the Americas. This role is divided equally between two Customer Operations teams located in Amersfoort and Meppel, providing broad exposure to international supply chains, export logistics, customer management, and digital business processes. You will work closely with customers, logistics providers, planning teams, factories, sales teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless order fulfillment, excellent customer service, and continuous operational improvement. Responsibilities - Manage the complete Order to Cash process for export customers across Europe and the Americas - Process customer orders and export documentation accurately within SAP - Monitor order flows, deliveries, transportation activities, and customer requirements - Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding orders, shipments, documentation, and delivery performance - Coordinate with supply planning, demand planning, logistics, factories, sales support, and commercial teams - Resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, complaints, returns, debit notes, and credit notes - Maintain and update customer and logistical master data - Manage customer communications and proactively provide status updates - Monitor digital order channels including EDI, customer portals, and automated order processes - Work closely with transport planning and logistics partners to ensure smooth execution of shipments - Support forecasting activities and operational planning processes - Participate in system testing, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives - Contribute to automation and digitalization projects across Customer Operations - Manage multiple stakeholders while balancing competing priorities and customer expectations Requirements - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Customer Operations, Business Administration, or a related field - Proven experience within Customer Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, or Logistics - Strong understanding of end to end Order to Cash processes - Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems - Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment - Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel - Fluent Dutch and English language skills - Spanish language skills are highly advantageous - Experience within FMCG, Food, or Dairy industries is strongly preferred - Experience with EDI platforms, customer integration systems, and digital tools is an advantage - Knowledge of SAP S4HANA and Salesforce is considered beneficial Other Information Minimum of one onsite day per week in Amersfoort and one onsite day per week in Meppel

Company  A leading global pharmaceutical company dedicated to innovation and excellence in healthcare. They focus on delivering high-quality products to improve patients' lives worldwide. Job Description  We are seeking a skilled Supply Chain Project Lead to oversee product launch operations and lifecycle activities within the company’s Breda site. This role involves managing cross-functional projects, ensuring compliance, and supporting timely delivery of new products and product variations. Responsibilities -  Manage and maintain the Change Control Management system related to product launches, variations, and lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance and adherence to timelines. -  Facilitate Product Lifecycle Team (PLT) meetings and support the development of project plans for launches and variations. - Lead specific supply chain projects such as SKU rationalization, packaging updates, and new configuration implementations. - Own the end-to-end project plan for product launches, collaborating with regional teams and senior managers to ensure progress. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as QA, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Artwork, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Procurement to ensure seamless execution. - Tack and report on the progress of launches, variations, and other lifecycle activities, providing key updates to stakeholders. - Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. -Support stakeholders by facilitating workshops and developing project documentation. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or higher, with 3-5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 1-3 years, or a PhD with minimal experience. - Proven project management experience in a regulated environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Other Information - This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with one mandatory onsite day per week at the Breda facility (every Tuesday). Interested? If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Company: Our client is a leading international organization in the life sciences sector, focused on delivering high-quality products to patients worldwide. The site in Breda plays a key role in supply chain execution, product readiness, and cross-functional collaboration to support launches and ongoing product lifecycle activities. Role summary: We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead and coordinate end-to-end supply chain execution for product launches, variations, and ongoing lifecycle activities at site level. The role combines project management, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, and operational discipline to ensure changes are implemented compliantly, on time, and with clear visibility across the organization. Key responsibilities: •    Translate launch and lifecycle strategies into clear supply chain objectives, action plans, and timelines for assigned product groups. •    Own and maintain the end-to-end project plan, aligning inputs from regional and site stakeholders. •    Lead and manage the Change Control process to ensure launch and variation activities are delivered right first time and in line with internal procedures and guidance. •    Track milestones, manage dependencies, and drive adherence to agreed timelines; escalate risks and issues as needed. •    Facilitate Product Lifecycle Team meetings and lead project management meetings with relevant functions. •    Coordinate planning and implementation across key stakeholders including Quality, Regulatory, Production and Site Planning, Artwork, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Procurement. •    Provide status updates, reports, and metrics on launch execution, variation implementation, and site readiness. •    Identify opportunities to streamline ways of working and lead improvement initiatives, embedding best practices across stakeholders. •    Support regional leads and senior stakeholders with project charters, workshops, and structured project delivery. Requirements: •    Degree-level education (Bachelor’s or higher) or equivalent experience. •    Proven project management experience within supply chain, operations, or a related environment. •    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional work. •    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. •    Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred. Other information: This is a hybrid position with one mandatory on-site day per week in Breda (Tuesdays). If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

The Company A leading international manufacturer in the food and nutrition industry, producing specialized liquid nutritional products for infants, elderly people, and patients. The organization operates a highly regulated production environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement while supplying products to markets worldwide. About the Role As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in improving process reliability, production efficiency, and product quality within a liquid manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting production issues, leading root cause investigations, and implementing sustainable improvement initiatives. Working closely with operators and production teams, you will drive operational excellence and support long term process optimization. Responsibilities - Improve safety, quality, operational performance, and equipment reliability - Support production teams in documenting process disruptions and downtime - Analyze production deviations and identify root causes of incidents - Lead investigations and define corrective and preventive actions - Initiate and manage continuous improvement projects - Collaborate closely with operators and production team leaders on the manufacturing floor - Participate in projects involving new processes and production technologies - Ensure production and quality requirements are met during process implementation and validation - Monitor and improve unit KPIs through data driven analysis - Support departmental activities and management tasks when required Requirements - BSc or MSc degree in Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline - 1 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment - Experience within food, pharmaceutical, medical, or related regulated industries is preferred - Proven experience in continuous improvement methodologies - Strong root cause analysis and problem solving skills - Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams - Strong analytical and reporting capabilities - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Ability to work effectively in a dynamic production environment with changing priorities - Strong project management and organizational skills - Fluent Dutch language skills are essential - Good command of the English language Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Company Our client is an international pharmaceutical and biotechnology organization with a modern manufacturing facility in Breda. The site combines advanced production technology with strict GMP, quality, and safety standards. To support growing production activities, we are looking for several hands-on professionals who enjoy working with machinery, solving technical problems, and improving production processes.   Job Description As a Automated production Line technician, you will help ensure that manufacturing and packaging equipment performs reliably throughout the production process. You will prepare equipment for production, respond to operational issues, complete required documentation, and contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.   Responsibilities - Keep manufacturing and packaging equipment running efficiently throughout production. - Prepare machines for different production runs, including set-ups, changeovers, line clearance, and shutdown activities. - Identify equipment or process issues and carry out first-line troubleshooting. - Perform minor machine adjustments to restore or improve equipment performance. - Complete GMP and production documentation accurately and on time. - Carry out required equipment and production-area cleaning activities. - Follow established GMP, SOP, quality, and safety procedures. - Identify recurring production issues and contribute to reducing downtime and improving efficiency. - Escalate complex technical problems to the appropriate technical specialists. - Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to maintain smooth operations. Requirements - MBO-level education or equivalent technical/production experience. - Previous hands-on experience within manufacturing, production, packaging, or process operations. - Experience working with automated or semi-automated production equipment. - Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, or regulated manufacturing procedures. - Experience completing GMP or production documentation. - Familiarity with machine set-ups, changeovers, line clearance, and close-down activities. - Experience performing cleaning activities within a production environment. - Good technical troubleshooting skills and confidence making minor equipment adjustments. - Good communication skills in English. - Willingness to work within a rotating shift schedule. Interested? If you enjoy hands-on technical work, modern production technology, and problem-solving, we would like to hear from you.  

Company Our client is a well-established organisation in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, operating a complex site with critical utilities and electrical infrastructure. Safety, compliance, and reliable day-to-day operations are key priorities, alongside continuous improvement and investment in site projects. Job Description We are looking for an Electrical Operations & Project Engineer to support safe, compliant electrical operations on site and to lead/contribute to improvement and capital projects. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on practical application in the field—ensuring electrical work is planned and executed safely, systems remain reliable, and projects are delivered in line with Dutch regulations and site standards. Responsibilities - Act as the on-site electrical subject matter expert supporting daily operations and maintenance activities. - Ensure electrical installations are inspected, maintained, modified, and operated in line with NEN 3140 (and NEN 1010 where applicable) and internal EHS/engineering standards. - Provide hands-on troubleshooting support, including root cause analysis for electrical failures and operational issues. - Oversee safe execution of electrical work, including permit-to-work processes, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and contractor activities. - Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities, ensuring documentation and electrical dossiers are accurate and up to date. - Support the electrical scope of site projects from early concept through commissioning and handover to operations. - Review and approve electrical designs, specifications, calculations, and drawings to ensure they meet standards and site requirements. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and engineering partners to deliver work safely, on time, and within agreed parameters. - Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, and HAZOP-style discussions related to electrical systems. - Identify and drive improvements in reliability, maintainability, and energy efficiency of electrical systems. Requirements - BSc or MSc in Engineering (mandatory). - NEN 3140 certification (mandatory); NEN 1010 preferred. - Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience (ideal 5–10 years). - Strong low-voltage electrical experience with proven hands-on site/field capability. - Experience supporting both operations/maintenance and projects (small to medium projects and improvements). - Background in pharmaceutical, industrial, or other regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred. - Able to work effectively on-site; English is sufficient (Dutch not required). Other Information Site presence is important, with flexibility for limited home working after onboarding. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.  

Company A leading organisation in the life sciences sector, committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational reliability. The company values innovation and continuous improvement, providing a dynamic environment for professionals dedicated to engineering excellence. Role Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our client's team, supporting electrical operations and leading key projects to ensure system integrity and compliance. The role includes maintaining electrical safety standards while contributing to the successful delivery of capital and maintenance projects across the site. Responsibilities - Serve as the electrical expert for daily site operations, ensuring all electrical systems are operated, maintained, and modified safely and in compliance with Dutch regulations (including NEN 3140 and NEN 1010), internal standards, and EHS policies. - Assist in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolving electrical failures or deviations in operational processes. - Manage electrical work permits, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and contractor activities to uphold safety standards. - Support and oversee electrical aspects of capital projects, from initial design review and approval to execution and handover. - Review electrical designs, specifications, and drawings to ensure they meet engineering standards and regulatory requirements. - Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and engineering partners during project delivery, commissioning, and system handovers. - Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including asset registers and electrical dossiers, ensuring regulatory compliance. - Identify opportunities for improving system reliability, energy efficiency, and ease of maintenance, supporting best practice sharing across the organisation. - Participate in safety assessments, risk evaluations, and audits to ensure ongoing compliance and operational safety. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. - Mandatory certification in NEN 3140; NEN 1010 experience is preferred. - Several years of experience working in industrial, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments. - Proven experience supporting both operational and capital project activities. - Strong knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems. - Familiarity with managing contractors and working within regulated environments. - Fluency in English; Dutch language skills are a plus. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Over het bedrijf Onze opdrachtgever is een internationale organisatie die gespecialiseerde medische voeding en babyvoeding produceert voor kwetsbare doelgroepen. Vanuit de Supply Point in Zoetermeer worden vloeibare producten geproduceerd en naar meer dan 55 landen gedistribueerd. Functieomschrijving Als Proces Engineer Vloeistofverwerking draag je actief bij aan de betrouwbaarheid en optimalisatie van het productieproces. Je werkt nauw samen met operators en productieteamleiders op de werkvloer om procesafwijkingen op te lossen en structurele verbeteringen te realiseren. Je voert root cause analyses uit, ontwikkelt oplossingen voor terugkerende problemen en neemt deel aan of geeft leiding aan verbeterprojecten. Daarnaast vertegenwoordig je productie binnen projecten rondom nieuwe processen, kwaliteitseisen en verificatieactiviteiten. Belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden Optimaliseren van productieprocessen met focus op veiligheid, kwaliteit, prestaties en betrouwbaarheid. Troubleshooten van procesafwijkingen en ontwikkelen van structurele oplossingen. Coachen van productieteams bij het correct documenteren van verstoringen en stilstanden. Leiden van analyses bij grote incidenten en identificeren van grondoorzaken en preventieve acties. Definiëren en uitvoeren van continu verbeterprojecten op basis van productiegegevens en geïdentificeerde problemen. Vertegenwoordigen van productie in projecten rondom nieuwe processen, productie-eisen en kwaliteit. Nauw samenwerken met operators en productieteamleiders om problemen op de werkvloer op te lossen. Samenwerken met experts uit verschillende disciplines en bijdragen aan verbeterinitiatieven. Leveren van analytische en rapportagegerichte input aan de Problem Solving Group. Ondersteunen van de afdeling en indien nodig bepaalde verantwoordelijkheden overnemen bij afwezigheid van de Department Manager. Functie-eisen Een afgeronde BSc- of MSc-opleiding in Levensmiddelentechnologie, Levensmiddelentechniek, Werktuigbouwkunde of een vergelijkbare technische richting. 2+ jaar ervaring in een productieomgeving, bij voorkeur binnen food, pharma of medical. Aantoonbare ervaring met continuous improvement en root cause analysis. Ervaring met het werken aan projecten binnen multidisciplinaire teams. Sterke analytische, probleemoplossende en rapportagevaardigheden. Je voelt je prettig in een dynamische productieomgeving en kunt onder tijdsdruk ad-hoc problemen oplossen. Sterke projectmanagementvaardigheden en een nauwkeurige, gestructureerde werkwijze. Proactief, resultaatgericht en oplossingsgericht. Goede communicatieve en samenwerkingsvaardigheden. Vloeiend Nederlands is vereist; kennis van het Engels is noodzakelijk.

Company Our client is a well-established food manufacturing organisation operating in a fast-paced production environment. They focus strongly on safe working practices, consistent product quality, and continuous improvement, with clear standards around hygiene and compliance. Job Description For our client, we are looking for a Production Team Leader (Food Manufacturing) to lead and coach a team on the shopfloor and ensure production targets are met. This role is hands-on and operational, with responsibility for day-to-day performance across safety, quality, hygiene, output, and coordination with technical support when needed. Responsibilities - Lead, guide, and coach a team of production employees to deliver daily production targets - Take operational ownership for safety, product quality, hygiene standards, output, and smooth running of the department - Keep production aligned with the agreed production plan through scheduling, shift coordination, daily meetings, and performance follow-up - Analyse production issues, complaints, and deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures - Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to improve ways of working - Coordinate and prioritise technical activities together with technical support and/or direct leadership - Train and develop team members and ensure procedures and work instructions are followed - Support the execution of HR processes on the floor (e.g., coaching, onboarding support, performance conversations) - Contribute to drafting and updating procedures, work instructions, and standard ways of working Requirements - MBO/HBO level of working and thinking - Proven experience in a production and/or logistics environment, ideally in a comparable leadership role - Comfortable coaching and supervising employees in a hands-on operational setting - Strong awareness of food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP) - Confident working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - A structured, practical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement - Temporary Full-Time Contract (6 Months) - Working in a rotating shift schedule from 06:00–15:00 and 14:00–22:00 in the evening. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.