Teamleider

CNC Substrates; Uden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Competitive salary

Practical environment

Room for initiative

Hands-on leadership

Job summary

Verbruggen Paddestoelen in Uden (part of CNC Substrates) seeks a hands-on Team Leader to supervise the production floor and share in the harvesting process. You will lead and coach staff, ensure daily work is allocated and executed, and stay closely involved on the line.

You will drive quality, productivity, and engagement while balancing hands-on duties with team leadership in a dynamic food-production environment.

Qualifications

• MBO-level education in a relevant field.
• Experience supervising on production floor preferred.
• Polish language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach employees on the production floor.
• Actively participate in production and harvest processes.
• Plan and monitor daily work allocation.
• Train, guide, and support new employees.
• Monitor quality, progress and productivity.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive efficient methods.

Skills

People leadership

Supervisory experience

Decisive attitude

Adaptability

Food production

Mushroom industry knowledge

Education

MBO level education

Job description

ENGLISH

Are you looking for a varied role where you work hands-on on the production floor while also taking responsibility for leading colleagues? Then this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

The Organization

Verbruggen Paddestoelen is the innovator in the cultivation of oyster mushrooms and other mushroom varieties. We operate locally, sustainably, and with a strong focus on quality. At our locations in Uden, Boekel, and Erp, we grow fresh products for our customers every day.

Verbruggen Paddestoelen is part of CNC Substrates, a leading European player in substrate, mushroom, and mycelium solutions. Within our organization, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What will you do?

As a Team Leader, you provide structure, oversight, and a positive working atmosphere on the production floor. You are responsible for the daily supervision of employees while also actively participating in the production process yourself. You are visible on the floor, understand what is happening, and ensure that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and coaching employees on the production floor (±40%);
• Actively participating in the production and harvesting process (±60%);
• Planning and monitoring daily work allocation;
• Training, guiding, and supporting new employees;
• Monitoring quality, progress, and productivity;
• Identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to efficient working methods;
• Holding conversations with employees to increase engagement and motivation.

You act as the link between employees and daily operations. In this role, you not only ensure the work is carried out effectively, but also that colleagues feel valued, heard, and involved.

Working hours:

• Summer: 06:45 AM - approximately 2:45 PM
• Winter: 06:45 AM - approximately 4:45 PM

What do you bring?

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys working closely with people. You know how to motivate colleagues, address issues when necessary, and maintain oversight in a dynamic work environment.

• MBO-level working and thinking ability (vocational education level);
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred;
• You are confident and comfortable making decisions;
• You are practical, proactive, and quickly recognize what needs to be done;
• You can easily switch between hands-on work and leading a team;
• Experience within a food production or agricultural environment is an advantage;
• Experience within the mushroom industry is a strong advantage;
• You are focused on both people and results.

Language Requirements

• Polish: an advantage.

What do we offer?

You will join a committed and informal working environment where collaboration and quality come first. You will have significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a direct impact on daily operations.

• A full-time position;
• A competitive salary based on your experience;
• A practical, no-nonsense working environment;
• Plenty of responsibility and room for initiative;
• A varied role that combines leadership with hands-on work on the production floor.