Plant Manager

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced plant manager to strengthen our team. As a plant manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and leading the daily activities in our factory. You ensure that the production runs smoothly and that the set goals are achieved. Together with your MT, you manage approximately around 150 employees.

You develop (yearly) plans, including associated budgets, and further elaborate proposals. You translate the vision into operational goals and KPIs for your factory. You ensure the structure of the organization, processes, and optimal functioning of the systems. Coordination with other managers and the management team is also an important aspect. Naturally, you oversee the output of the production lines and total OEE.

Furthermore your responsibilities will include:

• You play a crucial role in identifying areas for improvement in the entire production process (regarding output, cost savings, and quality).
• Planning and organizing production activities;
• Responsible for safety culture within de plant;
• Monitoring the quality and efficiency of production processes;
• Team development;
• Establishing and monitoring production schedules;
• Monitoring and optimizing production costs;
• Preparing reports and analyses on production performance.

De Jong Verpakking by Stora Enso

In the world of packaging and sustainability, two leading forces are coming together: Stora Enso and De Jong Verpakking. Stora Enso, a global player in the bioeconomy and a market leader in renewable products in various sectors, acquired De Jong Verpakking in early 2023. As one of the world’s largest private forest owners, Stora Enso believes that what is made from fossil materials today can be made from trees tomorrow.

This vision of sustainability and progress fits seamlessly with De Jong Verpakking. Within the Packaging Solutions division, De Jong Verpakking has built a reputation as a specialist in corrugated packaging for various sectors, including fresh produce, industrial, horticultural and egg & export. With over 700 employees and a well-equipped production facility, including a new production site, De Jong Verpakking is the largest and most advanced production site in Europe.

De Jong Verpakking has a wide range of products, including display boxes, American folding boxes and cardboard trays. These boxes and trays are delivered flat or pre-assembled to both resellers and end customers in the Benelux, Germany and the United Kingdom. In addition, De Jong Verpakking offers storage space and assembly machines with associated maintenance.

With Stora Enso's leading position in renewable products and sustainability, and with De Jong Verpakking now part of their team following the recent acquisition, they are joining forces to shape the future of packaging together.

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Where will you land?

You will find yourself working within one of the most innovative and rapidly growing organizations in the corrugated cardboard industry in Europe. Every day, as part of a large team, we produce 2.5 million packaging solutions that we deliver across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Ireland. You will be part of a highly ambitious company that is actively expanding.

The atmosphere in our company is informal, open, respectful, and, above all, entrepreneurial towards the market. We are a substantial and powerful entity, yet we remain non-bureaucratic and agile. This means there is ample room for your own initiatives, ideas, and contributions from our team member.

What are we looking for?

• You have at least a bachelor's degree in a technical field;
• You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the manufacturing industry;
• You have extensive knowledge of production processes and techniques;
• You are fluent in Dutch & English (speaking & writing)
• You are result-oriented and analytical;
• You have good communication and leadership skills;
• You are stress-resistant and able to prioritize effectively;
• You have a hands-on mentality and are proactive

What do we offer?

• Permanent contract;
• Competitive salary with a pension scheme and travel expense reimbursement;
• 28 vacation days;
• Laptop and phone;
• Company car;
• A bonus scheme;
• Hybrid working possible;
• Room for further development, both personally and professionally;
• The chance to be part of a close-knit, professional, and highly engaged team.

Are you the experienced Plant Manager we are looking for?

For this vacancy, we are collaborating with executive search agency Lodiers & Partners. Please send your CV en motivation letter to Lodiers & Partners.

We look forward to receiving your application!

For more information or to submit your application, please contact Guido Klaassen at Het telefoonnummer op techniekwerkt.nl bekijken or Het emailadres op techniekwerkt.nl bekijken

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