Lean Process Trainer: Coach Ops & SOPs

Tjoapack; Etten-Leur; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days

Annual salary increases

Collaboration with Europe and US

Job summary

Alcami\'s Etten-Leur site is seeking a Process Trainer to coach packaging operations in Lean principles, support continuous improvement, and embed operational excellence on the shop floor.

You\'ll lead 5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, develop SOPs, deliver training, and drive daily performance via KPI boards while collaborating with Europe and the United States. With at least 2 years in production and strong Dutch/English communication, you\'ll help us build a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering/Production/Logistics or related field.
• 2+ years of production experience, preferably GMP-regulated.
• Experience with Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, Standard Work). Lean belt certification is a plus.
• Experience coaching, training or guiding employees.
• Knowledge of cGMP/cGDP is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and Visual Management.
• Identify process improvements, eliminate waste, and translate opportunities into practical solutions.
• Coach operators and team leaders in Lean methodologies and standard ways of working.
• Develop, maintain and improve SOPs and work instructions.
• Deliver classroom and on-the-job training on Lean principles and operational standards.
• Support RCA, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Risk Assessments.
• Drive daily performance management through KPI boards and stand-up meetings.
• Build engagement and ownership for continuous improvement across the production floor.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Coaching & training

Process improvement

SOP development

KPI management

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Production, Logistics or related field

Job description

Alcami\'s Etten-Leur site is seeking a Process Trainer to coach packaging operations in Lean principles, support continuous improvement, and embed operational excellence on the shop floor.

You\'ll lead 5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, develop SOPs, deliver training, and drive daily performance via KPI boards while collaborating with Europe and the United States. With at least 2 years in production and strong Dutch/English communication, you\'ll help us build a culture of continuous improvement.