Processing Manager - Liquid Process & Spray Drying

Mead Johnson Nijmegen; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 vacation days

Pension plan

Job summary

Mead Johnson Nijmegen is seeking an inspiring Processing Manager to lead the Premix, Liquid Process & Spray Dry organization on site in Nijmegen. You will ensure safe, reliable and efficient production while developing high‑performing teams and delivering world‑class manufacturing results.

You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement, meet production targets and shape the future of our Nijmegen site as a member of the Leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Leadership experience within manufacturing, production, operations, or plant environments.
• Experience in food, dairy, infant nutrition, pharmaceutical, medical device or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong track record in operational excellence, continuous improvement and people leadership.
• Ability to lead through change and successfully navigate complex operational challenges.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional communication skills in both Dutch and English is a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Lead our Premix, Liquid Process & Spray Dry production organization with a strong focus on People, Safety, Quality, Service and Cost performance.
• Deliver production plans while ensuring optimal utilization of people, equipment, and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.
• Developing, coaching and empowering production leaders and teams to create a high-performance culture.
• Using data, KPIs, and performance insights to identify improvement opportunities and accelerate results.
• Leading problem-solving and decision-making during operational challenges, escalations, and production disruptions.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to support site-wide objectives, investments, and transformation initiatives.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Nijmegen site as an active member of the Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Dutch language

Education

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Mead Johnson Nijmegen is seeking an inspiring Processing Manager to lead the Premix, Liquid Process & Spray Dry organization on site in Nijmegen. You will ensure safe, reliable and efficient production while developing high‑performing teams and delivering world‑class manufacturing results.

You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement, meet production targets and shape the future of our Nijmegen site as a member of the Leadership