Production Team Leader, Oudkarspel, Noord-Holland

Company A leading dairy producer with a rich heritage and an international reputation for quality. Known for crafting the renowned Edammer cheese, this organisation exports globally and has received multiple awards for its excellence. Committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation, they create a secure and sustainable workplace where every employee’s wellbeing is a top priority. Job Description We are seeking a dedicated SHE Specialist to join the team at our production site. In this vital role, you will contribute to maintaining and improving health, safety, and environmental standards across the facility. The SHE Specialist will play an active part in creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace for all colleagues, engaging with various stakeholders to ensure best practices are followed. Responsibilities •    Collaborate with operational teams to address diverse SHE issues, including machine safety, explosive safety, chemicals, and fire safety. •    Manage the emergency response plan and coordinate the site’s emergency response team (BHV). •    Support and advise on safety reports and incident follow-ups, ensuring timely and effective actions. •    Conduct safety inspections and workplace rounds to identify and mitigate risks. •    Maintain compliance with environmental permits and manage related documentation. •    Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including management, authorities, and operators, to promote safety initiatives. •    Participate in and contribute to the organisation’s global SHE community, sharing knowledge and best practices. Requirements •    HBO-level education with over 10 years of relevant experience, or a university/master’s degree with over 7 years of experience. •    Strong knowledge of SHE management systems, risk assessments, and audit procedures. •    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. •    Result-oriented with a focus on quality and safety standards. •    Natural leadership qualities, capable of motivating colleagues and leading safety initiatives. •    Experience with safety and environmental regulations is essential. Other Information This role can be filled as either a permanent position or an interim assignment, depending on the candidate’s preference. The position involves working mainly on-site, with some flexibility for remote work in the afternoons if the candidate lives nearby. The typical workday includes supporting operations in the morning, conducting inspections, and completing safety reports in the afternoon. Availability for ad hoc tasks between 11:00 and 12:00 is required. 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 large, international consumer goods organisation with well-known brands and a strong supply chain footprint across Europe. They work in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement are key to delivering the right products to customers on time. Job Description  For our client, we are looking for a Customer Operations Specialist who will support the day-to-day processing and follow-up of customer orders within the Benelux market. The role combines hands-on operational order management with analytical follow-up to improve service levels and resolve issues quickly. The specialist will act as a central coordination point between customers and internal teams such as logistics and planning. Responsibilities - Manage customer orders from receipt through delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. - Monitor deliveries and proactively follow up on exceptions such as delays, shortages, or order issues. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., logistics, supply planning, and other operational teams) to resolve problems end-to-end. - Act as a key point of contact for customers on operational topics related to orders, service, and logistics. - Analyse operational data and order performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with small operational projects where needed. - Maintain clear documentation and ensure issues are tracked through to resolution. Requirements  - Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in customer operations, customer service, or order management (internships do not count). - Fluent Dutch and fluent English are mandatory. - Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. - Proven problem-solving skills and a structured, data-driven way of working. - Comfortable working with operational KPIs and basic analysis. - Experience in FMCG, retail/key accounts, or ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is considered a plus. - Temporary Full-Time Contract (6 Months) and French Plus to have Other Information The role is full-time and follows a hybrid working model with fixed office days. The hiring process is expected to move quickly due to business urgency. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

The company Our client is a leading international organisation operating in a highly regulated food and consumer products environment. The organisation has a strong focus on innovation, product safety, sustainability, and the development of packaging solutions for global markets. As part of the global packaging development function, you will work in an international and multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with teams across Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Management. Role Description As a Packaging Regulatory & Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for assessing packaging materials and ensuring compliance with applicable food-contact, packaging, and product safety regulations across international markets. You will provide regulatory and technical advice to internal stakeholders and external customers, review and manage packaging compliance documentation, and support the implementation of new regulatory requirements. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to packaging development projects, sustainability initiatives, and global compliance activities. Responsibilities • Review, assess, and finalise packaging compliance documentation, ensuring alignment with internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements. • Assess packaging materials for food-contact and regulatory compliance across different international markets. • Draft, review, and manage compliance documentation, including Declarations of Compliance and related supporting documentation. • Assess packaging requirements related to PFAS, heavy metals, and other relevant chemical and material compliance standards. • Verify that packaging materials meet applicable local and international regulations in the markets where products are sold. • Advise and support cross-functional stakeholders on packaging compliance, food-contact materials, and regulatory requirements. • Support the resolution of packaging compliance challenges within product and packaging development projects. • Respond to food safety and packaging compliance questions from internal stakeholders and external customers. • Maintain accurate packaging compliance data, specifications, and documentation within relevant systems. • Support the assessment and implementation of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements, including compliance checks and related projects. • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Procurement, Supplier Quality, R&D, and other international teams to ensure effective compliance management. • Participate in regular compliance team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of packaging compliance processes and standards. Requirement • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Packaging, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline. • Approximately 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in packaging compliance, regulatory affairs, technical compliance, food-contact materials, or a similar field. • Strong experience with European packaging and food-contact compliance regulations. • Experience working with packaging materials in the food, food ingredients, food chemicals, or another highly regulated industry. • Knowledge of packaging and food-contact regulations, compliance assessments, and regulatory risk evaluation. • Experience with compliance documentation, including Declarations of Compliance, is highly relevant. • Familiarity with Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and related requirements. • Experience with specification management systems; knowledge of SAP PLM is an advantage. • Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and willingness to develop new knowledge and processes. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Comfortable working in international, cross-functional teams. • Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch is not required. Other information Looking for a new opportunity in packaging compliance and regulatory affairs? This could be your next challenge! If you're interested, please click the below button to apply for the job.

The Company Our client is one of the Netherlands’ leading financial institutions, with a strong presence in banking and a large-scale technology environment supporting critical financial services. The organisation is committed to innovation, security and resilience, continuously investing in modern technology platforms and secure digital solutions. Job Description As a Platform Architect, you will shape the architecture and roadmap for critical IT platform services across Linux, Windows, storage, backup, disaster recovery and cyber resilience. You will work closely with Engineering, Security and senior stakeholders, guiding Solution Architects and translating business, security and regulatory requirements into scalable, secure and resilient technology solutions. Responsibilities Develop and maintain the architecture blueprint for Platform Services, including operating systems, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs and regulatory demands into detailed technical strategies. Provide architectural guidance on Linux, Windows, SAN, NAS, object storage, and archiving solutions. Lead the design of backup, restore, disaster recovery, and cyber recovery strategies, balancing security, operational complexity, and costs. Co-lead the Platform Services area alongside the Area Lead and Tech Lead, providing strategic direction. Support Solution Architects across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulations. Develop roadmaps and communicate technical strategies effectively to both technical and senior business stakeholders. Facilitate cross-team collaboration and promote best practices for platform standardisation, modernisation, and improvement. Requirements Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Extensive experience in complex IT infrastructure and architecture, especially within regulated environments. Proven track record in Business, Enterprise, Solution, or Platform Architecture. Strong expertise in Linux and Windows environments. Deep knowledge of storage solutions, backup & restore, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience. Experience with both on-premise and hybrid cloud infrastructures. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience working across multiple teams and disciplines collaboratively. Fluency in English and Dutch is essential. Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Company Our client is a leading dairy cooperative with a global presence and a rich 150+ year history. They focus on producing high-quality nutritional ingredients and dairy solutions, and are strongly committed to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence within a highly automated and hygienic production environment. Job Description As a Sales Support Officer, you will support customer and sales processes across Sales, Supply Chain and Operations, with a focus on pricing, rebates, customer performance and issue resolution. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage operational activities and contribute to improving and standardizing processes. Responsibilities Support customer and sales processes, including pricing, rebates, contracts, samples and customer-related requests. Monitor customer service KPIs, identify performance gaps and coordinate actions with relevant stakeholders. Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics and other internal teams to resolve operational issues. Prepare performance updates, reports and action trackers to support effective decision-making. Identify opportunities to improve, standardize and streamline customer and sales processes. Act as a key point of contact for customer-related topics and support ongoing projects and process improvements. Requirements HBO-level education or equivalent practical experience; MBO+ may be considered with relevant experience. 2+ years of experience in Sales Support, Sales Operations, Commercial Support, Customer Collaboration, Supply Chain or a similar role. Experience working with multiple stakeholders across Sales, Supply Chain, Planning or Logistics. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proactive, flexible and hands-on approach, comfortable working in a developing environment with changing processes. Strong English communication skills; Dutch or French is a plus depending on the focus area. Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Company Our client is a global leader in health technology, developing innovative solutions across medical imaging, patient monitoring, diagnosis, and personal health. With a strong focus on research and innovation, the organization combines advanced technology, engineering, and data-driven solutions to improve healthcare outcomes worldwide. Role Description As a Computational Modeling Engineer, you will develop and apply physics-based computational models and simulations to solve complex mechanical and engineering challenges. You will use advanced simulation techniques to support product development, optimization, and virtual prototyping across innovative healthcare applications. Responsibilities Develop, apply, and validate advanced physics-based computational models and simulations for complex engineering challenges. Support R&D projects through computational mechanics, simulation-driven design, and virtual prototyping. Apply modeling techniques in areas such as solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and multiphysics. Translate simulation results into clear, actionable insights to support engineering and product development decisions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify modeling strategies for innovative healthcare applications. Contribute to the development of computational modeling capabilities and stay up to date with new numerical methods and simulation technologies. Requirements PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computational Mechanics, or a closely related field is preferred. Strong knowledge of computational modeling, simulation, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, or dynamics. Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, Marc/Mentat, or OpenFOAM. Experience developing, applying, and validating physics-based or mechanistic models. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn simulation results into practical engineering insights. A proactive, innovative mindset with an interest in applying advanced computational methods to real-world engineering and healthcare challenges. Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Company Our client is a large, international manufacturing organisation in the food/nutrition sector, operating in a complex and highly regulated supply environment. The site is a major production hub with multiple technologies and a wide product portfolio, where finance plays a central role in decision-making and transformation. Job Description We are looking for a Financial Control Analyst to join the finance team at a key manufacturing location in Zoetermeer. This role owns balance sheet and free cash flow forecasting and analysis, drives strong governance and process improvements, and partners closely with senior operations leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and action plans. It is a high-visibility “stepping stone” role with strong exposure to manufacturing finance and business partnering. Responsibilities - Own the delivery of balance sheet and free cash flow forecasts and actuals analysis, ensuring robust assumptions and efficient processes. - Lead credit & cash committees and improve governance, content, and decision quality. - Own the delivery of material cost variance analysis and translate drivers into clear actions. - Own and strengthen S1 and full-year landing processes, ensuring strong free cash flow governance with the controlling team, shared services, and key stakeholders. - Act as finance business partner to one or more senior operations leaders and department managers. - Partner with central finance teams and contribute to strategic finance roadmap delivery. - Identify financial risks and opportunities and drive action plans with stakeholders. - Implement continuous improvement of finance control processes and tools. - Manage stakeholders proactively at site and regional level. - Act as process owner for relevant internal controls and own controlling activities for corporate costs. Requirements - 3–5 years relevant finance experience in a complex, multinational environment (operations/manufacturing controlling is a plus). - Strong analytical skills; rigorous and accurate with data and governance. - Strong communication and influencing skills, including with non-finance stakeholders. - Proactive, reliable, open-minded, team-oriented; able to learn fast and show growth potential. - Comfortable working on-site in Zoetermeer (Netherlands). - Temporary Full-Time Contract (6 Months) 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 a global, innovation-driven life sciences organization that supports clinical trials worldwide. The Breda site plays a critical role in ensuring investigational medicines are labelled, packaged, and prepared accurately and safely for patients, working to strict quality standards in a regulated environment. Job Description For our client in Breda, we are looking for a Clinical Packaging & Labelling Operator (GMP) to join a dedicated team responsible for manual labelling, packaging, and assembly activities for clinical trial materials. The role is hands-on and detail-focused, with work carried out mainly at room temperature and occasionally in cold-room conditions (2–8°C). Accuracy, teamwork, and flexibility are essential. Responsibilities - Execute manual clinical labelling and packaging activities according to SOPs and quality guidelines - Work with trial-specific configurations, ensuring every packaging step is performed correctly and documented properly - Support packaging operations in both room temperature and cold-room environments when required - Take ownership of daily tasks and results within their working area, focusing on right-first-time execution - Escalate issues when necessary and contribute to smooth, compliant operations - Complete all assigned trainings in line with the training plan and required timelines - Carry out batch-related logistics activities linked to packaging operations - Actively look for improvements and efficiency opportunities in processes and ways of working Requirements - Experience in a manual packaging environment (preferably within pharma or another GMP/GDP-regulated setting) - Comfortable working in a strongly regulated quality environment with a high level of documentation and precision - Quality- and performance-driven, with a proactive and learning-oriented mindset - Strong team player with clear communication skills - Able to work accurately, efficiently, and stay effective when priorities change - Experience with SAP and/or MES is an advantage Other Information This is an on-site role based in Breda, Netherlands, working in a collaborative day-shift team environment where careful handling and attention to detail directly supports clinical trial patients. 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 fast-paced manufacturing organisation with multiple production sites and a strong focus on reliable supply and efficient operations. The planning team works closely with plant stakeholders to ensure customer demand is translated into a realistic, high-quality production plan. Job Description We are looking for a Central Supply Planning Specialist to provide interim support within a central planning team. The Central Supply Planning Specialist will own the weekly supply planning for several production sites and will translate demand into a practical production plan, balancing high customer service levels with efficient factory output. Responsibilities - Own the weekly planning cycle for multiple production plants (typically 3–5 sites). - Translate demand into weekly production plans and align these with plant capabilities and constraints. - Review prior-week production performance and convert learnings into updated weekly planning buckets. - Switch comfortably between short-term operational priorities and mid-term planning horizons (weeks up to roughly a year ahead). - Challenge and align with plant stakeholders to reach the best possible plan and drive clarity in decision-making. - Support continuous improvement in planning ways of working, reporting, and data  quality where needed. -  Temporary Full-Time Contract (4 Months) - (1-2 days Remote) Requirements - HBO degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration. - 1–5 years of relevant planning experience (junior to mid-level). - Strong data skills and Excel capability. - Comfortable communicating with and challenging stakeholders to reach the best supply plan. - Fluent in Dutch and English. - Experience with Slim4 (SlimStock) is a plus. Other Information The role is based on-site and requires close collaboration with the central planning team and plant contacts. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Company: A leading organization in the manufacturing sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to its customers. The company values efficiency, innovation, and a data-driven approach to supply chain management. Job Description: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply chain Coordinator to join our client's team on an interim basis. The successful candidate will oversee the weekly production planning for multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring a seamless balance between customer service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: - Manage the weekly planning process for 3–5 manufacturing plants - Translate customer demand into actionable production plans - Evaluate last week’s production results to inform future scheduling - Develop weekly production schedules covering several weeks to up to a year ahead - Switch between short-term and mid-term planning as needed to optimize factory output - Collaborate directly with plant contacts, challenging assumptions when necessary to improve supply plans - Ensure production aligns with demand, balancing service levels with manufacturing efficiency Requirements: - Strong data skills and proficiency in Excel, experience with Slim4 or SlimStock is a plus - HBO degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field - 1 to 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning or logistics Critical thinking skills, confident in debating and challenging production assumptions - Fluency in Dutch and English Other Information: If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.