Technical Production Operator – Automated Manufacturing, Breda, Noord-Brabant

Company A leading company in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, focused on building strong relationships with key retail partners and delivering innovative solutions to drive mutual growth. The organisation prides itself on strategic collaboration, customer-centric approaches, and a commitment to excellence across all business areas. Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Key Account Manager to lead strategic customer relationships and drive profitable sales growth. This role involves managing key accounts within the confectionery and FMCG sector, working closely with retail partners to optimise product visibility, implement effective promotional plans, and expand market share. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering results in a complex sales environment. Responsibilities - Develop and execute strategic growth plans for key retail accounts, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. - Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customer teams, including marketing, supply chain, and finance. - Manage and optimise product distribution, shelving, and visibility at retail locations. - Plan and implement impactful promotional campaigns in partnership with customer marketing teams. - Analyze sales data and performance against KPIs; draw insights and adjust strategies to achieve targets. - Lead new product launches, ensuring timely and effective execution to maximise sales impact. - Monitor and manage client budgets and trade spend to achieve maximum value. - Present fact-based proposals and negotiate to secure mutually beneficial outcomes. - Provide strategic insights and recommendations to grow the category and expand presence at retail. Requirements - Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. - 10-15 years of experience in sales or key account management within FMCG. - Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. - Fluency in English and Dutch. - Experience in managing complex projects and working effectively in a hybrid environment. - Ability to translate category strategies into actionable sales plans and inspire teams to execute them. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

The Company A well-established organization within the food industry focused on delivering high quality products and excellent customer experience. The company operates in a dynamic supply chain environment where customer satisfaction, efficient logistics, and continuous improvement are key priorities. About the Role As a Customer Service Officer, you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers and logistics partners. You will be responsible for managing the complete order process from receipt through delivery while ensuring smooth coordination between sales, logistics, and external service providers. This role requires a proactive professional who enjoys customer interaction, problem solving, and process improvement in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for customers and logistics partners regarding deliveries and service-related inquiries. Process customer orders accurately and ensure delivery on time. Monitor order progress, inventory levels, and delivery status. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to resolve discrepancies and bottlenecks. Handle customer complaints, claims, and issue credit notes when required. Create and maintain customer specific work instructions. Process consignment and export orders within the system. Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements. Collaborate closely with sales, logistics, and service providers. Ensure accurate administration and documentation of customer activities. Requirements Completed MBO diploma, preferably in Customer Service or a related field. Able to start and become productive quickly. Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar Customer Service role. Experience within the food industry is preferred. Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English. Excellent customer focus and stakeholder management abilities. Able to work accurately and in a structured manner. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple priorities. Other Information Temporary assignment from October 2026 to February 2027. Hybrid working model.

About our client Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering medicines that improve patients’ lives worldwide. Its Breda site plays an important role in the supply and distribution of medicines to markets across the globe. You will work in an international Supply Chain environment where reliable product supply, effective planning and collaboration across teams are essential. About the position For our client in Breda, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager – Product Planning. In this role, you will be responsible for the supply planning of a portfolio of products and production lines, covering both short-term tactical planning and longer-term strategic planning. You will continuously balance supply, demand, inventory, production capacity and business changes to ensure a stable and efficient supply plan. Working with local production teams and global Supply Chain stakeholders, you will identify risks, assess different scenarios and drive solutions when constraints arise. This is a hands-on planning position suited to an experienced Supply Planner, Product Planner or Supply Chain Planning professional who enjoys ownership, analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities Own the tactical and strategic supply planning activities for assigned products and production lines. Manage short-, medium- and long-term supply plans and ensure they remain realistic and achievable. Monitor inventory, production capacity, supply constraints and product requirements. Identify supply risks and opportunities and proactively develop appropriate scenarios and solutions. Collaborate closely with production sites, resource owners and Supply Chain stakeholders to secure product availability. Participate in regular planning and Supply Chain meetings and provide insights and recommendations. Support planning activities related to product launches, phase-outs, variations and other business changes. Analyse deviations and constraints, identify root causes and drive corrective actions. Assess inventory positions against strategic targets while considering cost, cash and scrap exposure. Provide scenario analysis and planning insights to support tactical and strategic decisions. Work with global Supply Chain teams and contribute to longer-term planning strategies. Ensure planning cycles are completed accurately and within the required timelines. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline. Several years of experience in Supply Planning, Product Planning or end-to-end Supply Chain Planning. Experience within a regulated or complex industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medtech, food/beverage or ingredients is preferred. Strong understanding of supply planning, production capacity, inventory and supply constraints. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into practical decisions. Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, Supply Chain and other stakeholders. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement is an advantage. Knowledge of SAP and Rapid Response (RR) is preferred. Strong ownership and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving supply issues. Comfortable working in an international environment and communicating with stakeholders at different levels. Strong English communication skills. An end-to-end Supply Chain mindset, combined with a practical and results-oriented approach.  

Company Our client is an international, innovation-driven organization with a strong focus on research and development. The business operates in a regulated environment and works with cross-functional teams across multiple regions to develop, validate, and improve packaging solutions. Collaboration, quality, and consumer safety are central to everything they do. Job Description For our client, we are looking for a Packaging Compliance Specialist to strengthen the packaging food contact compliance capability within an R&D environment. The Packaging Compliance & Specifications Specialist supports global stakeholders by ensuring packaging materials and related documentation meet internal standards and applicable regulations, helping to safeguard product and consumer safety. This role is based in Wageningen and works closely with packaging development, quality, regulatory, procurement, and supplier management teams. Responsibilities - Review, assess, and finalise packaging compliance documentation in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements. - Advise and support project teams and stakeholders on packaging compliance topics during development and change activities. - Respond to packaging and food safety/compliance questions from internal stakeholders and external customers. - Assess packaging materials against relevant compliance requirements (including substances of concern and market-specific rules) and document outcomes clearly. - Maintain and improve global packaging compliance data and documentation, supporting consistent ways of working. - Support compliance checks related to Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and contribute to PPWR-focused initiatives. - Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement within the compliance function. Requirements - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Material Science, Chemistry, Packaging, Food Science/Technology, or similar). - Several years of relevant experience in food contact materials regulation and packaging compliance. - Strong knowledge of European packaging and food contact legislation; familiarity with PPWR is a plus. - Experience with compliance and risk assessments and managing technical/compliance documentation (e.g., Declarations of Compliance). Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in an international environment; strong communication skills and fluent English. - Experience with specification management systems (SAP PLM is an advantage). - Proactive, accurate, analytical, and hands-on working style. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Company  A leading international life sciences organisation is responsible for the final steps of getting medicines ready for patients worldwide. From labelling and packaging to storage and distribution, the site operates in a highly regulated environment where quality, accuracy, and compliance are essential. Job Description For this position, we are looking for an Incoming Quality Associate to join the Incoming Quality Assurance team in Breda. The Incoming Quality Associate supports the release of incoming materials by completing documentation checks, sampling, and inspections before materials are used in labelling and packaging operations. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong eye for detail, a quality mindset, and confident communication with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities  The Incoming Quality Associate will be responsible for: - Reviewing documentation for incoming materials and verifying completeness and accuracy - Sampling incoming materials in line with procedures - Performing visual inspections of packaging components (printed and non-printed) - Completing additional sampling or inspections when required - Performing damage inspections on received components - Identifying deviations or non-conformances and escalating issues to the relevant stakeholders - Following up with internal teams and/or suppliers to resolve issues - Providing quality oversight of the receiving and component release process - Working according to established procedures, ensuring compliance and traceable documentation Requirements The ideal Incoming Quality Associate has: - A careful, quality-focused way of working and strong attention to detail - Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with different teams - Confidence to flag issues and escalate when something does not meet requirements - Good written and spoken English - Comfort working with digital systems (e.g., ERP systems) - Experience in Quality (QA/QC) and/or a regulated environment is a plus, but not required -Temporary Full-Time Contract (24hrs per week/ 3 days a week). From Jan OR May can be Full-Time depend on workload. Other Information This role is fully on-site in Breda, and availability on Fridays is required due to peak incoming deliveries. The hiring team is open to a range of backgrounds and will support training and development for the right person. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

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Company Our client is a well-established organisation within the process industry, operating a modern production environment with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The site has a professional logistics and planning function that supports day-to-day operations while also preparing for upcoming system and process changes. Job Description We are looking for a SAP Planning & Logistics Key User to strengthen the planning and logistics support function at the client’s site in Lochem. In this role, the SAP Planning & Logistics Key User combines strong planning know-how with deep ERP system expertise and acts as a go-to person for complex questions and issues. The focus is on supporting colleagues, improving processes, and ensuring stable operations during a period of high workload and upcoming changes. Responsibilities - Act as key user for the ERP environment, with a strong focus on SAP and warehouse/manufacturing planning processes. - Provide hands-on support to planning and logistics colleagues on complex system and process-related questions. - Troubleshoot issues, analyse root causes, and help implement sustainable improvements. - Support the planning and logistics function with operational topics and challenges as needed. - Serve as back-up for the Planning & Logistics Manager when required. - Step in as back-up for production scheduling activities when needed. - Contribute to preparing, testing, and documenting processes and work instructions in collaboration with the team and site stakeholders. - Communicate clearly with different stakeholders across the organisation and support a structured way of working. Requirements - HBO/WO working and thinking level (e.g., Logistics, (Technical) Business Administration, Supply Chain or similar). - Strong and proven SAP experience at key-user / expert level (able to go beyond executing transactions and understand how processes and transactions work). - Experience with warehouse and manufacturing planning processes; experience with SAP Extended Warehouse Management and planning tools is a strong advantage. - Analytical mindset and able to solve operational/logistics issues in a pragmatic way. - Flexible, stress-resistant, and a team player with strong communication skills. - Comfortable working on-site in Lochem and supporting a production environment. - Good command of both Dutch and English. - Temporary Full-Time Contract (8 Months) Other Information The role is based on-site in Lochem and involves close collaboration with planning, logistics, and site stakeholders. The selection process consists of one interview (online or on-site, depending on availability and preference). 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 maintaining high standards of operational excellence. The company is committed to continuous improvement and invests heavily in optimizing maintenance strategies and asset performance to ensure maximum productivity. Job Description The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer will play a key role in advancing the maintenance and asset management practices within the organization. Based in Groningen, this position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that improve equipment reliability, develop robust maintenance strategies, and contribute to the company’s goal of operational excellence. Responsibilities -Conduct in-depth investigations into technical issues, analyzing root causes of machine failures. -Assess equipment and material failures to determine the most effective repair, maintenance, or improvement actions. -Develop and refine maintenance plans and solutions to increase equipment availability. -Organize and manage spare parts inventory, ensuring smooth operational continuity. -Create clear and detailed work instructions for operators and maintenance teams. -Analyze breakdowns to identify whether issues are electrical, mechanical, or a combination of both and determine appropriate solutions. -Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, and cross-functional teams to implement maintenance improvements. -Support the implementation of an inventory management system for spare parts. -Develop and optimize preventive maintenance strategies in cooperation with relevant departments. -Apply maintenance methodologies such as RCA, FMECA, and Life Cycle Costing. -Monitor machine performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvements. -Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability. -Contribute to developing troubleshooting guides and other technical documentation. Requirements -Completed technical college education. -3–5 years of relevant experience in maintenance, reliability, or a similar field. -Strong background in maintenance engineering and asset management within a manufacturing environment. -Fluent in Dutch (mandatory) and English. -Knowledge of maintenance methodologies such as RCA, FMECA, and Life Cycle Costing. -Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills. -Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently. -Willingness to work full-time onsite in Groningen. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.  

The Company A global biotechnology and pharmaceutical organization focused on developing and delivering innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. Operating across multiple international markets, the company manages complex manufacturing and supply networks to ensure reliable product availability while maintaining high quality and regulatory standards. About the Role As a Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for ensuring a stable and efficient supply of products across global markets. The role focuses on medium and long term supply planning, inventory optimization, production alignment, and stakeholder management. You will work closely with global supply chain teams, production sites, and business stakeholders to balance demand, capacity, inventory, and cost while supporting product launches and lifecycle management activities. Responsibilities - Own tactical and strategic supply planning activities - Manage medium and long term planning for assigned products and production lines - Maintain and optimize supply plans using Rapid Response planning tools - Participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings and governance reviews - Collaborate with global supply chain teams and manufacturing sites - Identify supply risks and opportunities and propose mitigation strategies - Drive inventory management aligned with strategic targets - Support product launches, phase outs, and lifecycle management activities - Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for supply deviations - Deliver scenario planning and business impact assessments - Monitor production capacity utilization and component availability - Ensure planning cycles are completed accurately and on time - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain Requirements - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field - Proven experience in end to end supply chain planning and operations - Experience within regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, beverages, or ingredients - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to influence stakeholders and build cross functional relationships - Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies - Strong communication and collaboration skills - Leadership capabilities and ability to drive initiatives to completion - End to end supply chain perspective - Experience with SAP - Experience with Rapid Response planning systems is highly preferred Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me

About the Company Our client is a large industrial organization with complex production facilities and a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. The role supports capital investment projects within a technical production environment. Role Description As Construction Manager, you will independently lead the construction execution of CAPEX projects on site. You will coordinate contractors, technical teams, and project stakeholders while ensuring safe, efficient delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Key Responsibilities Lead the on-site construction phase of CAPEX projects. Manage contractors, subcontractors, and site activities. Coordinate construction with engineering, procurement, and operations. Monitor project progress, risks, quality, and costs. Manage site logistics, permits, inspections, and daily coordination. Resolve technical and construction issues on site. Coordinate project stakeholders and escalate issues when needed. Prepare and support Mechanical Completion, commissioning, and handover. Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and site procedures. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar, or equivalent experience. 5–10+ years of experience managing industrial CAPEX construction projects. Strong experience in complex production or industrial environments. Proven experience managing contractors and construction sites. Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and project controls. Experience in pharma, chemical, food, or similar regulated/industrial environments is a plus. Strong understanding of permits, safety, quality, and site procedures. Hands-on, decisive, and able to work independently. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.