Production Supervisor

What will you be doing?

The production of corrugated cardboard and its processing into packaging is a very specific process. The start of this process begins with our corrugated cardboard machine, where cardboard sheets are produced. These sheets are then processed into boxes in the Processing department by cutting, folding, printing, and die-cutting them. And all of this, of course, according to specific designs, qualities, and sizes that are unique to each customer.

The Processing department operates in a 3-shift system. As a Production Supervisor, you will coordinate the daily production progress of packaging under the supervision of the Assistant Team Leader and Team Leader. You will adjust machines, resolve production and technical issues, and perform various administrative tasks.

Furthermore, in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating tasks and priorities with the (Assistant) Team Leader.
• Checking the availability of resources (personnel and equipment).
• Assisting in the setup and adjustment of machinery.
• Monitoring the processing process.
• Assisting with critical process components (starting new orders and handling "problem orders").
• Ensuring the quantity and quality of products.
• Identifying deviations, adjusting machinery, or escalating to the (Assistant) Team Leader for unresolved issues.
• Reporting repairs and recording troubleshooting information in the system.
• Ensuring the transfer of tasks and machinery during shift changes, explaining any special circumstances.
• Acting as a practical supervisor.
• Ensuring the implementation of the training program on the shop floor.
• Participating in improvement teams.

What are we looking for?

• You have completed a degree in a technical field.
• You can serve as a mentor to the team by encouraging, motivating, and inspiring them to seek optimizations in processes and systems.
• You have problem-solving skills and are willing to make decisions, and you are customer and results-oriented.
• You are resilient to stress and radiate calmness in a hectic production environment.
• You communicate clearly and convincingly at all levels within the organization.

What do we offer you?

• Fixed-term contract with the prospect of a permanent employment;
• A competitive salary with pension scheme and travel allowance;
• We are a rapidly growing company, so there is also room for you to grow.

De Jong Verpakking by Stora Enso:

In a world of packaging and sustainability, two leading forces come together: Stora Enso and De Jong Verpakking. Stora Enso, a global player in the bioeconomy and a market leader in renewable products across various sectors, acquired De Jong Verpakking at the beginning of 2023. Stora Enso, which is also one of the largest private forest owners in the world, embraces the belief that what is currently made from fossil materials can be realized tomorrow with the help of trees.

De Jong Verpakking seamlessly aligns with this vision of sustainability and progress. Within the Packaging Solutions division, De Jong Verpakking has built a reputation as a specialist in corrugated cardboard packaging for various sectors, including Fresh Produce, Industry, Horticulture, and Egg & Export. With over 700 employees and well-equipped production facilities, including a new high-tech production site, De Jong Verpakking is the largest and most advanced manufacturing site in Europe.

The range of products offered by De Jong Verpakking is diverse and includes display boxes, American folding boxes, and cardboard trays. These boxes and trays are delivered flat or assembled to both resellers and end customers in the Benelux, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, De Jong Verpakking provides storage space and erecting machines with accompanying maintenance.

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

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Where will you work?

You will be working within one of the most innovative and growing organizations in the corrugated cardboard industry in Europe. Every day, we produce 2.5 million packages with a large team that we deliver in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, France, and Ireland. You will be working in a highly ambitious organization that is rapidly expanding.

The atmosphere in our (family) company is informal, open, respectful, and entrepreneurial towards the market. We are big, powerful, but not bureaucratic or cumbersome. This means there is plenty of room for individual initiative, ideas, and input from our people.