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Assistant Production Manager

North BrabantOn site40 hours/week<3months

Seeking an ambitious Assistant Production Manager who is energized by leading, improving, and developing people. A visible leader on the shop floor who looks beyond today's planning and actively wants to contribute to tomorrow's production organization.

What you will do.

  • You will lead a team of production leaders and team leaders, who in turn are responsible for managing operational production (indirectly approximately 250 employees).
  • Together with your team, you will be responsible for achieving planned production within the set timeframe, taking into account quality and food safety standards.
  • You will analyze KPIs, production performance, and operational results and translate these into concrete improvement actions on the shop floor.
  • You will be visibly present in production and coach managers in their development, ownership, and leadership.
  • You will work intensively with department heads such as Technical Service, Quality, Planning, Logistics, and HR to continuously improve operations.
  • You will make an active contribution to improvement projects and the further professionalization of the production location.
  • You will support the Production Manager in all facets of the operation and assume their responsibilities in their absence.
  • You will report to the production manager.

Profile

  • Completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in Business Administration or Food Technology.
  • Several years of leadership experience within a production, food, or packaging environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and able to translate KPIs, processes, and production data into concrete improvements.
  • Knowledge of quality, food safety, and safety systems within a production environment.
  • Proficiency in Dutch and English languages.

What they offer.

  • A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract.
  • Ample training and development opportunities within the organization.
  • A position in a growing organization and a state-of-the-art environment.

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