Production Shift Leader (2 Shifts)
Are you a natural leader with experience in a production environment? Do you know how to motivate a team, optimise processes, and safeguard quality? Then we are looking for you. As a Production Shift Leader, you will lead a team of around 80 colleagues and contribute daily to a smooth production process in a dynamic food environment.
who are you
- You have experience as a supervisor in a production environment, preferably in the food industry.
- You have strong coaching skills and know how to develop and motivate people.
- You are proactive and have a sharp eye for quality, safety, and efficiency.
- You speak English and/or Polish; Dutch is a plus.
- You are flexible and willing to work in a two-shift rotation.
- You are familiar with or interested in improvement methodologies such as Kaizen, Scrum, and 5S.
what are you going to do
As a Production Shift Leader, you are responsible for the daily operations during your shift. You ensure production lines run optimally, the team is deployed effectively, and targets are achieved. You start your shift with a short team briefing to discuss planning, key updates, and improvement points. Throughout the day, you monitor production progress, quality, and safety.
You play a central role in leading, coaching, and developing Line Leaders, Operators, and Production Workers. You identify bottlenecks, anticipate disruptions, and take corrective action when needed. You also collaborate closely with fellow Shift Leaders and supporting departments such as Technical Services, Planning, and Continuous Improvement. You actively participate in improvement projects and contribute ideas to further professionalise processes.
As a Production Shift Leader, you also ensure clear communication between the production floor and the office, both top-down and bottom-up. You take part in daily operational meetings, ensure accurate reporting of deviations, and contribute to achieving KPIs related to output, quality, and employee engagement. Together with your team, you create a safe, efficient, and positive work environment where quality always comes first.
You play a central role in leading, coaching, and developing Line Leaders, Operators, and Production Workers. You identify bottlenecks, anticipate disruptions, and take corrective action when needed. You also collaborate closely with fellow Shift Leaders and supporting departments such as Technical Services, Planning, and Continuous Improvement. You actively participate in improvement projects and contribute ideas to further professionalise processes.
As a Production Shift Leader, you also ensure clear communication between the production floor and the office, both top-down and bottom-up. You take part in daily operational meetings, ensure accurate reporting of deviations, and contribute to achieving KPIs related to output, quality, and employee engagement. Together with your team, you create a safe, efficient, and positive work environment where quality always comes first.
what do we offer you
- A salary from €24.44 to €29.64 gross per hour, including shift allowance (depending on your work hours)
- A dynamic role with significant responsibility and room for initiative.
- A company where growth, quality, and development are central.
- A motivated and engaged team to work with.
- Travel allowance and access to internal training opportunities.
- Free use of our fitness facilities and plenty of fresh herbs.