Assistant Production Team Leader

ELIS; Nieuwegein; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Year-end bonus 5.33%

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Pension plan MITT

Training and development

Job summary

Elis is seeking an Assistant Production Team Leader for our Nieuwegein laundry facility. You will support the team leader with daily planning, coordinate on the production floor, and help ensure efficient processes and quality while guiding colleagues.

The role requires leadership in a production setting, good English, and residence in the Netherlands. We offer a direct contract with Elis, clear growth paths, and competitive compensation with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a production environment or similar setting.
• Good command of English; Dutch a plus but not required.
• Enjoy coaching colleagues and acting as a floor contact.
• Residence in the Netherlands is a requirement at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Support the team leader with daily coordination and planning.
• Participate in washing and drying processes and ensure smooth production.
• Reassign colleagues during busy periods to balance workload.
• Check machines and process settings; assist with minor technical issues.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace and support colleagues on the floor.

Skills

Leadership experience

English language

Coaching colleagues

Residence in the Netherlands

Job description

Are you an energetic go‑getter with experience in a production environment, and do you enjoy supporting and guiding colleagues? Then we have a great challenge for you!

For our laundry facility in Nieuwegein, we are looking for an Assistant Production Team Leader. In this role, you will work closely with Max and Rens and support them in the daily coordination of production. Together, you ensure that processes run efficiently, quality remains guaranteed, and employees can enjoy their work.

De functie

As an Assistant Production Team Leader, you will work in our laundry facility, which operates 3 washing lines and 12 dryers. You ensure that the washing and drying processes run smoothly. You actively participate in the work and support the team leader with daily coordination and planning. You maintain oversight on the production floor and assist the team whenever needed. This includes the following tasks:

• Participating in washing and drying processes
• Contributing to daily planning and progress
• Reassigning colleagues during busy periods
• Checking machines and process settings
• Solving minor technical issues
• Maintaining a safe and clean workspace

Benefits:

• Evenings and weekends off (extra Saturday shifts only during holiday peak periods)
• Starting around 04:00 / 05:00 means finishing early in the afternoon

Jouw profiel

You don’t need to know everything already. What we find most important is that you’re eager to roll up your sleeves, can maintain oversight, and are able to support and guide colleagues in a positive way.

• You have leadership experience in a production environment or a similar work setting
• You speak and understand English well (Dutch is a plus, but not required)
• You enjoy coaching colleagues and being a point of contact on the work floor
• It is a requirement that you reside in the Netherlands at the time of application.

Wat bieden wij?

• An attractive salary between €2,800 and €3,200 gross per month based on a 36‑hour workweek, depending on your knowledge, experience, and development.
• On top of that, you receive 8.33% holiday allowance and a year‑end bonus of 5.33%, giving you a substantial extra reward on an annual basis.
• You mainly work early daytime shifts, which means your evenings and weekends are free. Only around public holidays may occasional Saturday work be required.
• A direct contract with Elis, with the intention to grow into a permanent position upon good performance. We are happy to invest in employees who want to be part of our team for the long term.
• Travel allowance according to the collective labor agreement.
• 25 vacation days based on a full‑time contract, ensuring plenty of time for rest and leisure.
• A solid pension scheme through MITT, with Elis covering about two‑thirds of the contribution. This means you keep more net income while building a strong pension.
• Plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself through training, courses, and coaching.
• Career growth possibilities within production, logistics, or leadership roles.
• A pleasant, informal working atmosphere where you work closely with Max, Rens, and a dedicated team of colleagues who support each other and celebrate successes together.

Over Elis

We, Elis, are an international organization committed to providing high‑quality facility and textile services with a strong focus on corporate social responsibility. We are convinced that we must take responsibility for the environment, society, and our employees.

We are dedicated to the development of our employees. At Elis, there is plenty of room for training and personal growth. We believe it is important that our employees continue to develop and get the best out of themselves.

Elis operates in Europe, Latin America, and Asia and is the market leader in most of the countries in which it is active. In total, 55,000 professionals work locally across 440 production and service centers in 30 countries. With 11 locations and approximately 1,800 employees, Elis is one of the largest facility and textile service providers in the Netherlands.

If you have any questions about the vacancy, feel free to ask Max. [e-mail]