Production Manager: Lead Ops, Safety & Improvement

Join; Spijk; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Onboarding

Training

Career path

International role

Job summary

Cartonplast, a leading producer of reusable plastic layer pads, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for our Spijk site. You will own daily operations, oversee maintenance, and drive operational excellence while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 22000, and 14001.

You will lead a small team, promote safety and quality, and coordinate with international colleagues during occasional meetings. The role offers a varied set of responsibilities, a clear career path to Site Manager, and a

Qualifications

• Fluent Dutch and good English; written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize daily production operations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 14001.
• Oversee machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Manage production capacity, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Train and support production employees.
• Drive continuous improvement, safety, and productivity initiatives.
• Lead local projects from planning to successful implementation.
• Represent the site during customer visits and attend occasional international meetings.

Skills

Dutch

English

Leadership

Manufacturing

Maintenance

Safety mindset

Job description

Cartonplast, a leading producer of reusable plastic layer pads, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for our Spijk site. You will own daily operations, oversee maintenance, and drive operational excellence while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 22000, and 14001.

You will lead a small team, promote safety and quality, and coordinate with international colleagues during occasional meetings. The role offers a varied set of responsibilities, a clear career path to Site Manager, and a