Commercialisation & Innovation Project Manager (FMCG), Amersfoort, Utrecht

Company Our client is a fast-growing, international life sciences organisation. With operations across multiple countries, they invest heavily in modern HR technology and global process standardization to support continued expansion. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Workday HR Systems Consultant (EU Rollouts) to help expand and optimize a global Workday platform, with a strong focus on bringing additional European countries live. The role is hands-on, covering the full lifecycle from requirements gathering and functional design through configuration, testing, go-live and stabilization, while ensuring solutions remain aligned with global standards. Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end Workday country rollouts across Europe: requirements, solution design, configuration, testing, go-live and hypercare - Configure Workday across key areas such as Core HCM, organizational structures, business processes, security, reporting and compensation-related setup - Translate country-specific HR and payroll needs into scalable Workday solutions while maintaining global governance - Configure country-specific elements such as absence plans, holiday calendars, working schedules and local process variations - Troubleshoot complex functional issues across modules, business processes and security configurations - Support data quality and integrity, including data checks, clean-up processes and resolution of internal errors - Produce operational and ad-hoc reporting/data extracts to support HR services and decision-making - Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance and IT stakeholders to manage dependencies (including integrations) and drive adoption - Create user guidance, documentation and training/reference materials to support change management Requirements - Strong hands-on experience implementing, configuring and supporting Workday in an international environment - Proven experience delivering Workday country implementations (ideally multiple EU countries) - Deep functional configuration capability in Core HCM (including structures, processes, security and reporting) - Practical experience across additional Workday areas (e.g., Absence, Compensation, Recruiting/Onboarding, Time Tracking, Talent/Performance) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently on complex configuration topics - Confident stakeholder management skills across global and local teams - Fluent English (written and spoken) - Good awareness of European HR requirements and data privacy considerations (e.g., GDPR) 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 large, modern manufacturing site operating in a highly regulated environment. The organisation runs complex production processes supported by a mature engineering function, with a strong focus on safety, quality, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement. Job Description For this position, we are looking for an Industrial Automation Systems Engineer to help maintain and improve a site-wide industrial automation landscape. The role combines day-to-day reliability support with structured lifecycle and change management, ensuring automation systems remain secure, compliant, and fit for purpose. Responsibilities - Maintain the continuity, performance, and security of industrial automation systems in an operational manufacturing environment. - Provide technical support for automation-related incidents, troubleshooting issues to restore operations quickly and safely. - Review technical changes and project deliverables to ensure they meet engineering standards, validation expectations, and site requirements. - Lead and contribute to root-cause investigations, using structured continuous improvement methods to prevent recurrence and reduce unplanned downtime. - Coordinate lifecycle, change, and maintenance activities in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations stakeholders. - Manage and align external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is delivered in line with internal standards and best practices. - Act as a technical subject matter expert across Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 automation systems and related infrastructure. - Create and deliver training or knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen internal automation capability. Requirements - Experience supporting and improving industrial automation systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment. - Understanding of change management, lifecycle management, and maintenance processes within engineering/automation. - Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and drive structured root-cause analysis. - Comfort working with multiple stakeholders (engineering, maintenance, production, project teams, and suppliers). - Knowledge of industrial automation architectures across Levels 2–4 (site systems and infrastructure). - Strong communication skills, including the ability to document and explain technical topics clearly. Other Information This is an on-site position within a production environment, working closely with local engineering and operations teams. 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, international organization in the food industry, operating in a regulated environment with a strong focus on Quality and Food Safety. Within their co-manufacturing network, they work closely with multiple partners to ensure consistent performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across sites. Job Description  For our client, we are looking for a Quality & Performance Reporting Specialist (Food Safety) to strengthen their Quality and Food Safety organization. This role focuses on collecting, validating and analyzing KPI data, translating it into clear business insights, and supporting performance management through automated reporting and Power BI dashboards. The specialist will also contribute to governance routines, performance reviews, and selected complaints and registration activities. Responsibilities -  Collect, consolidate, validate, and report KPI data across the co-manufacturing network. -  Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions. -  Drive improvements to KPI reporting packs, governance reporting, and performance review processes. -  Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, weak signals, and improvement opportunities. -  Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc performance reports for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. -  Coordinate and support performance review meetings, including follow-up and action tracking. -  Support governance activities by monitoring key quality and food safety metrics. -  Support complaints-related reporting and trend analysis, including tracking actions and preparing presentations. -  Support registration activities when needed, including document coordination and request tracking. Requirements   -  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Food Science, Data Analytics, Quality Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, or similar). -  Experience with KPI development, reporting, and performance management. -  Strong skills in Power BI, Excel, and data visualization. -  Understanding of Quality and Food Safety (experience in regulated environments is a strong advantage). -  Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders. -  Confident communication and stakeholder management skills. -  Fluent in English. 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 organization within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry focused on developing and manufacturing innovative healthcare solutions. The Leiden site combines engineering, maintenance, validation, laboratory and manufacturing activities within a highly regulated technical environment, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and continuous improvement. About the Role We are looking for an Environment, Health and Safety Engineer to support engineering, maintenance and project activities at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Leiden. The position combines strategic EHS governance with practical field involvement. You will strengthen contractor safety, improve permit to work and LOTOTO processes, support high risk activities and coach employees and contractors in effective risk management. You will work closely with engineers, technicians, maintenance teams, project teams, contractors and management to strengthen safety ownership across the organization. Responsibilities Develop and execute EHS improvement plans for engineering, maintenance, projects and shutdown activities Manage and continuously improve contractor safety, Permit to Work, electronic Permit to Work and LOTOTO processes Conduct and facilitate risk assessments for high risk activities, including hot work, working at height and lifting operations Lead or support incident investigations and CAPAs, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented Support EHS audits, inspections and assurance activities and identify opportunities for continuous improvement Coach engineers, technicians, contractors and other stakeholders to strengthen EHS ownership and safety culture Requirements Bachelor degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or a comparable technical discipline Relevant EHS experience within engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, utilities or a similarly complex technical environment Strong practical experience with contractor safety, Permit to Work and LOTOTO or LOTO processes Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, CAPAs and high risk work activities Experience supporting engineering projects, maintenance activities or shutdown environments and working with EHS management systems Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with HVK or a comparable professional safety qualification preferred 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-growing, international life sciences organisation. With operations across multiple countries, they invest heavily in modern HR technology and global process standardization to support continued expansion. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Workday HR Systems Consultant (EU Rollouts) to help expand and optimize a global Workday platform, with a strong focus on bringing additional European countries live. The role is hands-on, covering the full lifecycle from requirements gathering and functional design through configuration, testing, go-live and stabilization, while ensuring solutions remain aligned with global standards. Responsibilities •    Lead end-to-end Workday country rollouts across Europe: requirements, solution design, configuration, testing, go-live and hypercare •    Configure Workday across key areas such as Core HCM, organizational structures, business processes, security, reporting and compensation-related setup •    Translate country-specific HR and payroll needs into scalable Workday solutions while maintaining global governance •    Configure country-specific elements such as absence plans, holiday calendars, working schedules and local process variations •    Troubleshoot complex functional issues across modules, business processes and security configurations •    Support data quality and integrity, including data checks, clean-up processes and resolution of internal errors •    Produce operational and ad-hoc reporting/data extracts to support HR services and decision-making •    Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance and IT stakeholders to manage dependencies (including integrations) and drive adoption •    Create user guidance, documentation and training/reference materials to support change management Requirements •    Strong hands-on experience implementing, configuring and supporting Workday in an international environment •    Proven experience delivering Workday country implementations (ideally multiple EU countries) •    Deep functional configuration capability in Core HCM (including structures, processes, security and reporting) •    Practical experience across additional Workday areas (e.g., Absence, Compensation, Recruiting/Onboarding, Time Tracking, Talent/Performance) •    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently on complex configuration topics •    Confident stakeholder management skills across global and local teams •    Fluent English (written and spoken) •    Good awareness of European HR requirements and data privacy considerations (e.g., GDPR) 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, highly regulated life-sciences organization with a large European operations and distribution hub. The site supports labelling, packaging, warehousing, and international shipment of medicines to many global markets, working with complex supply chains, short lead times, and strict quality standards. Job Description  For its on-site operations team in the Netherlands (Breda area), the company is looking for a GMP Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist. This role focuses on building and maintaining short-term production schedules for packaging lines, coordinating priorities across stakeholders, and ensuring stable, on-time supply to patients. The GMP Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist works closely with manufacturing, quality, warehouse, and supply chain teams, while supporting KPI tracking and continuous improvement. Responsibilities  - Create and manage short-term production schedules for packaging lines to support reliable supply. - Convert demand and operational inputs into executable plans, aligning orders, materials, and production capacity. - Coordinate phase-in/phase-out activities, product changes, and launch-related planning where applicable. - Identify and remove operational “flow stoppers” by driving cross-functional actions and follow-up. - Participate in daily operational meetings to monitor execution, performance, and key risks. - Facilitate weekly capacity discussions to ensure plans are realistic and aligned with site constraints. - Track and report weekly/monthly performance metrics (e.g., schedule stability) and drive improvement actions. - Contribute to standardisation, simplification, and automation of planning processes (including participation in cross-functional projects). - Support root-cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment (GMP/GDP). - Maintain strong collaboration and communication across planning, manufacturing, quality, and logistics stakeholders. Requirements  - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, science, or a related field. - Experience in supply chain planning and/or production scheduling. - Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally. - Analytical problem-solving capability (including supporting root-cause analysis). - Experience in a regulated environment (GMP/GDP) is a plus. - Interest in process standardisation and automation; exposure to tools such as Tableau, Smartsheet, Databricks, or RPA is an advantage. - Willingness to work on-site several days per week. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.  

Company A large, modern food manufacturing site producing high volumes for an international market. The environment is fast-paced and highly automated, with a wide variety of process and packaging equipment. The maintenance organization focuses on safety, reliability, and minimizing downtime through strong planning and coordination. Job Description We are looking for a Maintenance Scheduling Coordinator to plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities across multiple production lines. The Maintenance Scheduling Coordinator ensures that planned line stops are used effectively, work orders are well prepared, and the right technicians are assigned at the right time—helping keep production running smoothly with minimal disruption. Responsibilities - Build and manage maintenance schedules for planned line stops, balancing priorities and operational needs. - Assign prepared work orders to technicians, matching job complexity with the right technical skillsets. - Prepare, plan, and allocate work orders using systems such as SAP PM and Microsoft Excel. - Align planned maintenance with production planning and ensure weekly maintenance plans are confirmed in advance. - Replan quickly when unexpected issues occur, coordinating with maintenance leadership and communicating changes to relevant teams. - Support resource planning by coordinating capacity and availability with team leaders to ensure coverage during line stops. - Collaborate closely with other maintenance planners and work preparers across mechanical, electrical/instrumentation, and utilities. - Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying ways to make planning and execution more efficient. Requirements - Completed vocational education (MBO level 4 or similar). - Proven experience in planning/scheduling (maintenance planning experience is a strong advantage). - Strong coordination skills and the ability to work smoothly across multiple departments. - Accurate, punctual, proactive, and a strong team player. - Comfortable working with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with SAP PM is a strong plus. - Fluency in both Dutch and English (written and spoken). - Affinity with technical environments (a technical background is not required). - High sense of responsibility regarding safety and quality/food safety. Other Information This position is based on-site in Veghel (Netherlands), within a large maintenance organization supporting a complex production environment. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

The Company A global biopharmaceutical organization focused on developing and delivering innovative medicines to patients worldwide. The organization operates within highly regulated GMP and GDP environments with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and reliable international supply chains. About the Role This role supports reverse logistics, shipment tracking, distribution complaints, and returns across the EMEA region. You will coordinate product returns, investigate logistics issues, work with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure activities comply with GDP, GMP, and SOX requirements. Responsibilities - Coordinate returns of finished pharmaceutical products to manufacturing sites, warehouses, external manufacturers, and logistics service providers - Support product recalls and reverse logistics activities - Log, investigate, and follow up on low risk distribution complaints - Ensure complaints and returns are completed accurately within defined timelines - Support daily shipment tracking and tracing activities - Coordinate with logistics partners and internal stakeholders across EMEA - Monitor KPIs and ensure operational targets are achieved - Support continuous improvement initiatives - Represent the team during stakeholder meetings - Support internal and external audits - Ensure activities comply with established quality procedures and regulatory requirements Requirements - Bachelor or Master degree - Minimum 2 years of Supply Chain experience within a GMP and GDP regulated industry - Experience handling logistics issues, returns, complaints, or distribution operations - ERP system experience and strong computer skills - Understanding of GMP and GDP requirements - Strong problem solving and analytical skills - Excellent attention to detail and quality focused mindset - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced international environment - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - Professional written and spoken English - Experience within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals is strongly preferred - Knowledge of order to invoicing and international trade is advantageous - Understanding of SOX regulations is preferred - Lean Six Sigma certification is considered an advantage Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

The Company Ingredients production facility in Borculo, Netherlands (Food sector). Produces high-quality ingredients used globally (e.g., baby, sports and medical nutrition). Role Description For this production site in Borculo, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Manufacturing Operations) who will act as the financial sparring partner for local management. The role combines strong controlling fundamentals with real business partnering: turning financial insights into practical actions that improve factory performance. This is not a typical desk-based position; regular presence on-site is key. Responsibilities - Own budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance analysis for the factory. - Act as financial business partner to local management; provide insights and challenge performance. - Validate business cases and savings projects (Performance Plus program). - Support cost calculations and decision-making for new products. - Build/improve reporting in SAP and Power BI (translate business needs into reporting). - Contribute to the SAP S/4HANA transition. - Support financial compliance and a strong internal control environment. - Collaborate with Operations, Finance, HQ teams, and a Financial Shared Service Center. Requirements -University degree in Finance / Accountancy / Economics / Business Administration. - 2–5 years relevant experience (controlling, finance, business control); not junior. - Strong analytical skills; able to turn insights into action; strong stakeholder communication. - Dutch + English (factory language is Dutch). - SAP + Excel required; Power BI strongly preferred. - Experience with improvement/savings business cases is important (must be clear on CV). - Production/factory environment experience is a plus. - Affinity with digitization / data; Microsoft Copilot interest is a nice-to-have. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Quality Specialist – New Product Development (NPD) Leeuwarden, Netherlands  About our client Our client is a leading international dairy and food company with a strong presence across the European food industry. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and high-quality consumer products, the organisation operates multiple production sites and continuously invests in product development and process improvements. At its Leeuwarden location, you will work in a dynamic production environment where quality, food safety and innovation go hand in hand. About the position As a Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that new products, production processes and technical changes are introduced safely and in compliance with quality standards. You will act as the quality partner for NPD, change and CAPEX projects, working closely with R&D, production, engineering and project teams. This is a hands-on project quality role where you will independently manage quality-related activities, guide stakeholders and ensure that projects meet the necessary requirements before implementation and release. We are looking for an experienced QA professional who understands both food quality and technical production projects and can confidently guide multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities Provide QA and food safety guidance throughout product development, change and CAPEX projects. Identify quality risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented. Support the introduction of new products and production processes across manufacturing sites. Develop and review sampling plans, quality control plans and validation protocols. Assess product, process, equipment and packaging changes from a quality perspective. Manage quality-related change activities, documentation, approvals and project milestones. Lead the Business Group Change Board and monitor relevant quality KPIs. Define validation and release requirements and ensure all quality conditions are met before implementation. Support audits, post-launch checks and troubleshooting following product or process changes. Coach project teams and less experienced quality colleagues on quality standards and change management. Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related field. 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience within the food industry. Experience with consumer-facing branded food products. Strong understanding of food safety, quality management systems and applicable regulations. Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment. Technical understanding of production processes, equipment or engineering-related projects. Proven experience with NPD, change management, validation or CAPEX projects. Ability to independently manage projects and guide multidisciplinary stakeholders. Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills. Excellent English communication skills; Dutch is an advantage. Experience within an international or matrix organisation is preferred.