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.

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.

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.