Plant Manager – TNA Netherlands

Woerden - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Important: For this role you must be based in the Netherlands and fluent in Dutch.

The Company

How would you like to work with an Australian founded multiple award-winninginternational company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional

With facilities around the world and head office in Sydney Australia TNA is an innovative and successful integrated food processing and packaging solutions company with over 16000 systems installed across 120 countries.

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Why work with us

Egalitarian company structure which e.g (empowers employees and nurtures leaders)
International mobility opportunity - Opportunity to travel in your job and see the world.
Professional and career development benefits and education investment
Birthday leave.
Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation
Recognition programs are linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
A company that truly values diversity

About TNA Netherlands

TNA Netherlands is a specialized manufacturing site within TNA Solutions a global leader in integrated food processing and packaging solutions. The Woerden facility focuses on high-end customized equipment for potato processing including fryers peelers washers dryers and vacuum frying systems.

About The Role

The Plant Manager will lead a low-volume high-complexity project-based manufacturing operation where each unit is engineered-to-order and tailored to specific customer requirements. The role demands a strong blend of technical expertise project management capability and leadership in a dynamic innovation-driven setting.

The Plant Manager will report to the Chief Manufacturing Officer in Australia.

Key responsibilities

Project-Based Manufacturing Leadership

Oversee the execution of bespoke manufacturing projects from design handover to final assembly and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing).
Coordinate cross-functional teams including production process engineering procurement and quality to meet project timelines and specifications.
Manage resource planning and scheduling to align with fluctuating project demands and customer delivery dates.

Operational Excellence

Ensure efficient use of materials labor and equipment in a low-volume high-mix production environment.
Implement lean principles tailored to project-based workflows.
Maintain high standards of safety quality and compliance throughout the plant.

Team & Talent Development

Lead and develop a skilled workforce including assemblers welders electricians and technicians.
Foster a culture of craftsmanship ownership and continuous improvement.
Support training initiatives to enhance technical capabilities and cross-functional flexibility.

Customer & Innovation Engagement

Participate in customer visits and technical discussions to ensure alignment between manufacturing and client expectations.
Provide feedback to engineering and R&D teams to improve manufacturability and design efficiency.

Strategic Contribution

Contribute to long-term capacity planning and investment decisions.
Support digital transformation and automation initiatives where applicable.
Drive sustainability and waste reduction efforts in line with corporate goals.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership preferably in custom machinery or food processing equipment.
Proven success in managing low-volume project-based production environments.
Strong understanding of ERP systems project scheduling tools and lean manufacturing.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

Experience with vacuum frying acrylamide reduction or other advanced food processing technologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft D365 (Dynamics/Navision) ERP system.
Familiarity with CE marking food safety standards and international compliance requirements.
Fluent in Dutch and English.

Why Join TNA Netherlands

Lead a team at the forefront of food processing innovation.
Work in a highly specialized engineering-driven environment.
Be part of a global organization with a strong commitment to customer success and sustainability.

If you are excited about being part of a high-impact team and want to help shape the future of our manufacturing operations then apply now or email your resume to

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At this stage we are not considering introductions from agencies.

Required Experience:

Manager

Important: For this role you must be based in the Netherlands and fluent in Dutch.The CompanyHow would you like to work with an Australian founded multiple award-winninginternational company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventionalWith facilities around the world and head o...