Manufacturing Shift Manager, Lochem, GE

Location: Lochem, GE  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 11/13/2026  |  Job ref: 59537

The Company
A major international food and dairy manufacturer operating large scale production facilities. The organization focuses on high quality manufacturing, food safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

About the Role
As a Manufacturing Shift Manager, you will lead a production team within a rotating shift operation in Lochem. You will ensure safe, stable, and efficient production while coaching employees and driving continuous improvement. The role combines hands on people management with responsibility for production performance, quality, and operational continuity.

Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a production team within a 5 shift operation
- Ensure safety, quality, food safety, and production continuity
- Manage the production process from raw materials through finished products Coach, motivate, and develop employees
- Support teams through operational improvements and organizational changes
- Develop annual team plans and translate objectives into actions
- Drive continuous improvement and process optimization
- Coordinate effectively with production, supply chain, and other departments


Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of relevant production or manufacturing experience
- Proven management and leadership experience
- Experience leading teams in a production environment
- Experience with shift based manufacturing, preferably a 5 shift system
- Supply Chain experience is required
- Food industry experience is strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of quality, food safety, and hygiene requirements
- Affinity with technology and production processes
- Strong coaching and people management skills
- Good ICT skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Dutch is mandatory
- English is an advantage


Other Information
If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

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