Appetizer Tech Ops Manager

McCain Foods; Rilland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Rilland, Netherlands is seeking an Appetizer Tech Ops Manager. The role involves executing technical operations strategy, managing a team, and ensuring manufacturing optimization. Candidates must have over 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or Engineering. Proficiency in English is required, with Dutch preferred. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, complemented by a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in manufacturing or technical operations.
• Strong technical aptitude in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Good command of English is required and Dutch is preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude in mechanical/electrical engineering, plant automation, and processing line equipment.
• Experience in data analytics, data integration, programming, and packaging.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing technical team.
• Execute operational tasks aligned with strategic direction.
• Manage end-to-end execution of technical projects.
• Execute operational tasks aligned with strategic direction.
• Prioritize and oversee key projects with clear timing and deliverables.
• Implement new technologies and scale up plant improvements with global Tech Ops.
• Manage end-to-end technical projects within timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with Production and Plant Managers to address safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Skills

Technical Operations

Process technology

Data Analytics

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Packaging

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Data management tools

Job description

Position Title: Appetizer Tech Ops Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: [[cust_locationName]]

Grade: [[cust_payGrade]]

Requisition ID: 34489

Your mission is to execute CE Tech Ops strategy to drive and sustain manufacturing optimization (Safety, Quality, Cost), support Growth and transform operations to be future ready, while managing a team to develop technical expertise and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management & Technical Expertise Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing technical Process engineer with precision and adherence to process standards
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in technical skills and operational efficiency
• Actively deployed technical training document (MDI) to rebuild manufacturing capabilities

Execution Of Strategy And Priorities

• Execute operational tasks in alignment with the strategic direction
• Ensure alignment of team goals, prioritize and oversee the execution of key projects (Timing and Deliverables)
• Implement new technologies and scale up to simplify plant in collaboration with global Tech Ops

Project Management

• Manage the end-to-end execution of technical projects within established timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery to success outcomes
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement:
• Partner closely with Production and plant Managers to define, track and address operational needs with an impact on safety, product quality, cost, efficiency
• Proactively identify and address operational challenges within the technical operations scope
• Implement solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve performance

Best Practices Adherence

• Ensure strict adherence and sustain standards for operational excellence, quality and safety
• Continuously evaluate (BOP audit, line diagnostic, ECC) to align with McCain standards

Qualifications

• +5 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Engineering
• Experience: Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D, Technical Operations, Process technology, Data Analytics, Data Integration, Programing, Packaging
• Strong technical aptitude, mechanical/electrical engineering, and/or plant automation
• Processing line equipment and processes
• English is required and Dutch is preferred
• Autonomous, agile, accountable, data driving, problem-solving
• Principles of how to train people
• Project management & presentation
• Lean manufacturing or six sigma is a plus
• Strong computer skills
• Statistical analysis

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical

Division: [[division_obj]]

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Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Rilland

Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.