Lead Food Production Team – Day Shift (Maastricht)

FreshRecruitment; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension benefits

Travel reimbursement

Attendance bonus

Job summary

FreshRecruitment in Maastricht is seeking a hands‑on Team Leader for a new food production department. This day‑shift role leads 2 supervisors and 6 operators, shaping processes and daily operations as lines come online.

You will implement SOPs, train staff, and collaborate with a Project Manager on two new batch lines scheduled for Q1 2027, driving performance and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in food production or food manufacturing.
• Experience in batch mixing and liquid processing in a strong‑odour production environment.
• Knowledge of ATEX and safe handling of hazardous raw materials, including respirators.
• Experience with the Navision ERP system.
• Good written and spoken English; Dutch preferred and German is an advantage.
• Professional work authorisation to work in the Netherlands.
• Live within commuting distance of Maastricht or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and develop a new team of 2 production supervisors and 6 operators.
• Work with the Project Manager to prepare and commission 2 new batch lines, first in Q1 2027.
• Establish safe operating procedures, work instructions and production planning.
• Learn the processes through multi-day visits to Germany.
• Drive operational performance, team development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

English language

Dutch language

German language

Navision ERP

Tools

Navision ERP

Job description

FreshRecruitment in Maastricht is seeking a hands‑on Team Leader for a new food production department. This day‑shift role leads 2 supervisors and 6 operators, shaping processes and daily operations as lines come online.

You will implement SOPs, train staff, and collaborate with a Project Manager on two new batch lines scheduled for Q1 2027, driving performance and continuous improvement across the plant.