Production Manager

Are you an experienced inspiring leader who knows how to combine safety continuity and top performance Do you thrive in complex production environments enjoy developing teams and are you driven to continuously improve processes Do you want to work for a dynamic forward-looking company that has the ambition to be one of the most sustainable chemical companies in Europe Then this is your opportunity to make a real impact as a Production Manager.

In this role you are responsible for planning coordinating and controlling all production activities within the salt production and utilities plant. The role ensures that salt is produced safely efficiently cost effectively and in compliance with quality food/feed environmental and safety standards while meeting production targets and customer requirements.

• Production Management: Plan organize and oversee daily and long-term salt production to meet volume targets quality specifications and delivery schedules.
• People Management: Lead coach and develop production teams ensuring proper staffing shift planning competency levels and a strong culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
• Quality Food Safety & HSE: Ensure full compliance with quality food safety health safety and environmental standards (e.g. GMP ISO) including risk assessments deviation investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintenance & Asset Management: Collaborate closely with maintenance to ensure high plant availability and reliability supporting preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Cost Performance & Reporting: Monitor production KPIs control production costs drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean OEE Six Sigma) and provide transparent reporting and cross-functional coordination.

The Production Manager will report to the Operations Manager.

When you join us you will be part of our fascinating and ambitious international environment with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. A company that develops produces and sells products that are essential for everyday life. Where employees aim high take ownership and do it right. Our employment package comprises:

• Permanent contract with 2-month probation period.
• Annual salary of EUR 68.600 - EUR 103.400 (incl. holiday allowance) depending on experience.
• An attractive bonus scheme.
• An attractive pension plan.
• 35 vacation days.
• Opportunities for personal development and technical training.

Is this a challenge that matches your skills and ambitions You enjoy solving complex challenges and are not afraid to take initiative To succeed in this role you bring:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering Production Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 510 years of experience in manufacturing preferably in salt minerals food or bulk commodities.
• Proven leadership experience in a production or operations management role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes continuous improvement and HSE standards.
• Fluent in Dutch and English both verbal and written.

We welcome your online application via our website. Please use the apply link on this page. Do you have any questions Please feel free to reach out to Arvin Soleimani-Foladi Talent Acquisition Partner . Applications via email wont be taken into consideration.